There is even more to enjoy along the Nepean River with the latest stage of Regatta Park now open.
A new shared path connecting Regatta Park to the Bridge-to-Bridge loop, 17-space overflow car park, and more fencing around the playspace is complete.
The central staircase leading to the river foreshore and landscaped open space on the eastern side of the park will be ready to enjoy early next week.
Hundreds of new trees have been planted across the precinct to provide natural shade and boost the green canopy in the Penrith Local Government Area as they mature.
The junior cricket oval is also complete and will be ready for the summer season.
Regatta Park is jointly funded with $21.69 million from Council, $7.5 million from the Australian Government and $7.5 million from the New South Wales Government as part of the Western Parkland City Liveability Program.
The park also features an adventure playspace, multi-use lawn space, picnic and BBQ areas, outdoor fitness equipment, over-water viewing platforms, kayak launch areas, amenities building, 90-space car park, and 'The Penroglyph', a public artwork designed in conjunction with Dharug custodians by Archibald Prize-winning artist, Blak Douglas.
The undercover pavilion with water play, amenities and kiosk is expected to open in late 2024, weather permitting.
Find out more at: yoursaypenrith.com.au/regatta-park
Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"Western Sydney is central to our nation's future - fast-growing, diverse, and a major driver of economic growth and prosperity.
"We are pleased to work in partnership with the NSW Government and Penrith City Council to deliver another quality community space for locals and visitors to this beautiful region."
"This will foster even more community connections and boost liveability by allowing locals to make better use of the Nepean River foreshore."
Quotes attributable to NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully:
"The NSW Government's investment will help activate the Regatta Park open space precinct with a new inclusive adventure playspace now open for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy."
"Regatta Park is one of the more than 28 sites across the Western Parklands Region to have benefitted from the Western Parkland City Liveability Program."
Quote attributable to Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman:
"This next stage of Regatta Park is really exciting to see. There are now even more reasons to play and picnic by the river, with practical facilities and public art. I can't wait to join people in making the most of this space, which shows what a difference three levels of government can deliver together."
Quote attributable to State Member for Penrith Karen McKeown:
"This investment will encourage local residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to get outside and enjoy the natural environment, while providing a valuable tourism and economic boost for the local Penrith economy."
Quotes attributable to Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore:
"This milestone brings Regatta Park another step closer to completion.
"Now is the perfect time to visit Regatta Park for a picnic, to meet up with friends, take the kids to the playspace, or get onto the water.
"Our focus is now on completing the pavilion which will include water play, amenities and a kiosk."
Photo captions:
Image 1: The new shared path connecting the park to the Bridge-to-Bridge loop.
Image 2: The Regatta Park playspace is now fully fenced.
