Centennial Park
Centennial Park
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puravidamum
Los Angeles, CA467 contributions
Jan 2025 • Business
We ordered the Scotch steak with cream mushrooms, french fries in a salad $40. They have an outside playground for kids . Also they have covered outside seats with two picknic tables and plenty of tables, inside There are two areas set up for live music, a piano and a bar
They are open Wednesday , Friday and Saturday4:00 pm to 8:30 pm .
They are open Wednesday , Friday and Saturday4:00 pm to 8:30 pm .
Written 29 January 2025
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Fiona C
County Kildare, Ireland24 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
I spent 2 weeks in Sydney earlier this year with my Mum. I loved getting the tram to Centennial Park from Randwick as it was a very short journey - only about 3 stops. It's a massive park and filled with lots of interesting plants, trees and birds. Plenty of space to roam around and lots of places to sit in the shade when the heat gets too much. I'd recommend stopping at the Spruce Goose for a bite to eat - I'd especially recommend getting their chips with chicken salt - very tasty!
Written 15 September 2024
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rlahuddin
Jakarta, Indonesia372 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
what an amazing place to have a morning run. i visited sydney for Sydney Marathon and after the event, i want to visit Bondi beach. this park, is not so far from the Bondi Junction where i stay, so i gave it a try. i met many runner and cyclist in this park. this park is just perfect, not too big and not too small. running around this park in two loops in the morning is perfect.
Written 22 October 2024
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Melissa C
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Sept 2023 • Couples
We got married last year at your venue and wanted to take a quick 1yr anniversary photo this weekend. We were trying to figure out a way to take a photo close to the restuarant and unfortunately a park ranger (white male, 40s) misinterpreted our behaviour. We were threatened with a fine, apart from being highly concerned that we now have a $600 fine - I was left extremely upset and really damaged my memories of being married at Homestead. If rangers are representative of the park, it is important they understand their role in customer service. It's laughable that the website directs visitors to contact the park rangers for any help or emergencies, they have an extremely poor reputation and I've now been victim to it. If this is the standard of the park's rangers, Im really concerned how others are treated when reaching out for support or help from the rangers. Absolutely horrible. Would have made me question having my wedding here if it happened a year earlier.
Written 16 September 2023
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Kufunda
Harare, Zimbabwe340 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
We walked and ran round the gravel circuit, visited the lake area with its lilies and the well maintained rose and flower gardens. We bought coffees and other beverages in the small restaurant. There are so many recreational activities to choose from including the children's playground, bicycle tracks, horse riding and watching the geese and black swans. The place became busier by 9 am when the crowds started building up, but there were still car parking spaces. A very family friendly place and well worth more than one visit.
Written 9 January 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,734 contributions
Jan 2023
Centennial Park has a treasured place in Australia's history. Centennial Park commemorates the foundation of Australia in 1788; the park was opened in January 1888. Centennial Park was the inspiration for the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. Centennial Park is the largest urban park in Australia, it's a marvelous place for a walk or a run, and it's right in the center of Australia's largest city.
Written 4 February 2023
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Anna M
27 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We really wanted to see a colony of wild flying fox fruit bats in Australia but could find no information online for locating one, other than a tour offered only one time per week. Finally our Sydney hosts pointed us to the Lachlan Preserve by the Lily Pond in Centennial Park. Jackpot - several thousand Grey-headed Flying Foxes are easily and close visible in the day time, with excellent opportunities to observe and photograph them at close range. We could not believe this amazing site was not listed on any web page anywhere. It is free to visit on your own. The park also provided unexpectedly amazing birdwatching and wildlife viewing for an urban park.
Written 18 November 2023
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Miriam D
7 contributions
Oct 2020
A Pedal car ( carrys 4 people) was rented by one of our group.
We found that there is no insurance provided by the hire company on any of their bike types. So if one was to have an accident and hit a pedestrian, car or another bike you the hirer would be libel.
This is very worrying due to the fact the Pedal Cars are hard to control and when negotiating even a small decent.
The braking system was not as good as it should have been and we were not offered helmets
Very risky business renting from this Company.
We found that there is no insurance provided by the hire company on any of their bike types. So if one was to have an accident and hit a pedestrian, car or another bike you the hirer would be libel.
This is very worrying due to the fact the Pedal Cars are hard to control and when negotiating even a small decent.
The braking system was not as good as it should have been and we were not offered helmets
Very risky business renting from this Company.
Written 5 November 2020
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Roberta F
Woollahra, Australia35 contributions
Mar 2020
Centennial park has something for everyone - tons of activities for children, horse riding, cycling, running, dog walking, sport, moonlight cinema, concerts or picnicking.
I'm there most days walking my dog. The whole outer perimeter is leash free and she loves the freedom of being to run around and catch sticks.
It's a beautiful place for a wedding and I see them often in the avenue of paperbark trees.
The café and restaurant are great and dogs can also sit with you in the outdoor café area.
I feel privileged to have the park on my doorstep and I love that it is so well used and so well maintained.
I'm there most days walking my dog. The whole outer perimeter is leash free and she loves the freedom of being to run around and catch sticks.
It's a beautiful place for a wedding and I see them often in the avenue of paperbark trees.
The café and restaurant are great and dogs can also sit with you in the outdoor café area.
I feel privileged to have the park on my doorstep and I love that it is so well used and so well maintained.
Written 8 March 2020
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Thank you so much for your interest in Centennial Parklands. We hope to see you soon.
- Centennial Parklands
Written 17 March 2020
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cyclinginsydney
1 contribution
June 2020
I have been cycling in the park for over two decades. I was riding around yesterday and noticed almost every car speeding and when l found a ranger driving around, l asked him to wind down his window. I wanted to inform him that he should keep an eye on the situation. His response was both pathetic and negligent. He said "So what, cyclists have been speeding for years around the park". I could not believe someone who's job it was to enforce rules and SAFETY was so rude and disinterested. This man is a disgrace and if he is representative of the parks attitude towards cyclists then the park should fire all rangers and have an independent policing body looking after the park.
I have read many reviews with similar complaints. It is clearly a theme. The people they employ are simply driving round and collecting pay checks. They have no interest in being there or doing the right thing. As a park that is integral to Sydney and its exercise culture- this is not too standard.
The park tries to promote Rangers as a group, people can turn too for help, but clearly that is not the case.
I am taking this matter further with local council- its time for a change of culture.
I have read many reviews with similar complaints. It is clearly a theme. The people they employ are simply driving round and collecting pay checks. They have no interest in being there or doing the right thing. As a park that is integral to Sydney and its exercise culture- this is not too standard.
The park tries to promote Rangers as a group, people can turn too for help, but clearly that is not the case.
I am taking this matter further with local council- its time for a change of culture.
Written 5 June 2020
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CentennialPark
Sydney, Australia
Hi Koko2105,
There is cycle hire within the Parklands, however there is no structured tour.
You are welcome to ride your bikes all through the Parklands.
If you are up for a walk, there is a free Heritage Walk tour within the Park, visit our website for more information.
- Centennial Parklands
Written 10 July 2019
I have seen mention of horseback riding in the park. Is there a riding facility where visitors can hire a horse or sign up for a group ride?
Written 9 June 2019
CentennialPark
Sydney, Australia
Hi Superbloom,
There is horse riding in Centennial Parklands. All you need to do is contact the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre for arranging a horse ride. Visit our website for more information.
- Centennial Parklands
Written 12 June 2019
Hi, its hard to find parking there sometimes so i use a service from Divvy Parking the service has saved me alot of time and money
Written 6 July 2016
Hello- We are visiting in a few weeks and your review is the only one that mentions the bats still being in the park. You you mind tell me where in the park you were able to see them?
Thank you,
Stacy McCormack
Written 4 July 2016
The bats are not in Centennial Park all of the year. Not sure what months there away. The place to see the Bat colony is in Botanical Gardens in Sydney. It is a beautiful very big park on Sydney harbour. There are signs to the bat area!
Written 5 August 2016
Hi! Is there an entrance fee to this park?
Written 6 November 2015
No.. you can catch bus (380, 333 , 40 or 440). Takes about 10-15 mins.
Hope this helps.
Written 1 March 2016
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