Centennial Parklands, Charing Cross
16° · Overcast nowBest time: 7 am
Things to do in Sydney

ParkCharing Cross

Centennial Parklands

Jog Scenic Trails

  • 4.71.2k reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

Centennial Parklands is a spacious, leafy urban oasis offering wide bike paths, rolling lawns and well‑maintained walking trails perfect for jogging and horseback riding. Expect a lively, family‑friendly atmosphere with dog off‑leash areas, picnic spots and regular events; it's ideal for outdoor exercise, casual outings and photography. Facilities include bicycle rental, event lawns and equestrian services, so visitors can easily plan a flexible active day outdoors.

Quick answers

Centennial Parklands in short

When is Centennial Parklands open?

Every day, 6 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Centennial Parklands?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Centennial Parklands indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Centennial Parklands?

Grand Dr,Centennial Park NSW 2021,Australia.

Right now · 5:00 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 6 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

16°

Overcast

Feels
18°
Rain
2%
Wind
3km/h
  1. 6amClear16°
  2. 7amClear17°
  3. 8amMostly clear19°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

9a12p3p6p9p
Today
Tmrw
Wed
Thu
Fri

Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
mondayToday
6 AM–8 PM
tuesday
6 AM–8 PM
wednesday
6 AM–8 PM
thursday
6 AM–8 PM
friday
6 AM–8 PM
saturday
6 AM–8 PM
sunday
6 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Centennial Parklands
  2. 2 The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre · 8 min
  3. 3 Centennial Park Labyrinth · 9 min
  4. 4 The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden · 9 min
  5. 5 Centennial Park Duck Pond · 10 min
Grand Dr, Centennial Park NSW 2021, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Charing CrossCall+61293396699Websitecentennialparklands.com.au

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.2k reviews

Known for

  • Jogging
  • Cycling
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Bike paths
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Pet owners
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

Around Charing Cross

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time