Bicentennial Park was created during the 1980s, in time to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary in 1988. The 100 hectare natural heritage site provides an important wetland ecosystem with 40 hectares of beautiful parklands. The Park is accessed from Australia Avenue.
Bicentennial Park is part of Sydney Olympic Park and offers visitors recreation, nature-based tours, environmental education and outdoor event experiences.
The Park offers free entry, BBQs, picnic areas, playgrounds, pathways and cycleways, parking, access to the wetlands, salt marsh and bird hides. Additional features include Lake Belvedere, Peace Monument, Treillage Tower, Sundial, 'Cyrus the Great' statue, the Silent Hearts Memorial Garden and water features.
Bel Parco Ristorante is a stylish new Italian Restaurant, beautifully situated in the serene surrounds of Bicentennial Park. Al fresco dining complimented by a delectable selection of Italian cuisine, Bel Parco is open 6 days, closed on Monday,for lunch and dinner.
Lilies on the Park is a family friendly cafe set in the perfect location to enjoy breakfast or lunch 7 days a week in Bicentennial Park. Complete with stylish Eastern furnishings, this attractive cafe is fully licensed and ideal for park visitors and the local business community to enjoy an easy breakfast or lunch to compliment their day.
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Bicentennial Park has numerous open spaces and shade structures available for a variety of functions and events; including social and family picnics and barbeques, community events, wedding ceremonies, school picnics, corporate events and other special events. By booking your space in advance it makes it easy for your group to find you on days when the Park is busy. Site hire fees do apply.
Visit Bicentennial Park Site Hire for more information.
Treillage
A feature of Bicentennial Park is the Treillage - a square, 3 storey viewing tower constructed from trellis. Treillage is a French word for lattice. It was commonly used in gardens in the 16th century. Climb to the top of the Treillage for fantastic views of Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park and the Sydney city skyline.
Liberty Swing
Sydney Olympic Park in cooperation with Variety - The Children's Charity of New South Wales has installed a 'Liberty Swing' in the Village Green at Bicentennial Park. It allows people using wheelchairs and people with other disabilities to enjoy the fun and recreation of swinging. The Liberty Swing can only be accessed by a key. This key can be obtained from the Bike Hire shop (next to Lillies Cafe).