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Historic Parramatta Park

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Find out more about this National Heritage Site

World Heritage Nomination

Parramatta Park is one of eleven sites that form a serial nomination for World Heritage Inscription. The sites have been chosen for their ability to show the out standing universal values found in Austalia's convict history.

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Welcome to historic Parramatta Park

Park Pointers
 
  • "Nalawa Daruganora" or "Sit down on Darug land". This is the traditional greeting in the language of the local Darug people. The original inhabitants of Parramatta were the Burramatta clan of the Darug people after which Parramatta was named ('burra' meaning eel and 'matta' meaning creek).
  • In 1788 Governor Phillip established the second settlement of New South Wales at today's location of Parramatta Park. The area was chosen for its rich fertile soil and its suitability for cultivation and a Government Farm was established by 1789 and a Government House built by 1791.
  • Parramatta Park was the Government Domain from 1788 to 1857.
  • On 18 March 1857 approximately 200 acres was designated as a public park.
  • The park covers an area of 85 hectares and includes Old Government House, The Dairy Cottage, Parramatta Observatory site, cultural and natural heritage areas including approximately 10 hectares of remnant Cumberland Plain vegetation.
  •  The park road is approximately 3.2 kms long and is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners and anyone wanting to keep fit. The road is formed along the original domain carriageways.
  • The park provides a habitat for native wildlife and birdlife. Many different bird species have been recorded in the park.
  •  The park was gazetted as a public park on 6 August 1858 when the first Parramatta Park Trust was created. In 2008 we celebrated 150 years as a public park.
  • The Dairy building is one of three eighteenth century buildings that survive in Australia, along with Old Government House and Elizabeth Farm. All three are located in Parramatta.
  • The park receives over 1.5 million visits annually.
  • The Parramatta Park Trust consists of seven members appointed by the Minister for Sport and Recreation. The Trust is a statutory body representing the Crown.
 

Parramatta Park Today: Open Spaces - Heritage Places

Parramatta Park is one of Australia's most important cultural landscapes. Its history is the story of our Nation. Parramatta Park Trust manages the site to conserve the historic values harmoniously co-existing with recreational facilities and integrated with the surrounding environment. The park environment includes historic buildings and archaeological zones, historic views and landscapes, remnant and regenerated Cumberland Plain vegetation, waterways and grasslands.

Parramatta Park is one of the largest parks in western Sydney and offers a relaxing and picturesque setting for families and community groups to enjoy a day outdoors. The park attracts families, tour groups and individuals with over 1.5 million people visiting the park each year. People ride bicycles, rollerblade, walk, run and play sports such as cricket and football. The park is host to major events such as Australia Day celebrations and various other organised community events. Our facilities include playgrounds, sporting fields, BBQ and picnic areas and the Parramatta Park Cafe & Event Centre.

Parramatta Park is listed on the National Heritage List, on the State Heritage Register, the Parramatta City Centre LEP 2007 and is classified by the National Trust. The Park is managed by the Parramatta Park Trust under the provisions of the Parramatta Park Trust Act 2001.

 

 
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