Robin Thomas Reserve
Robin Thomas Reserve is a sports and recreation reserve at 103 Harris Street in the Parramatta CBD. Its most notable feature is an upgraded multi-use sports field with a synthetic cricket wicket, used for football in winter and cricket in summer, alongside cricket nets, a new amenities building and picnic areas.
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About Robin Thomas Reserve
Sports Field and Cricket Nets at Robin Thomas Reserve
Robin Thomas Reserve has a multi-use sports field that hosts football in winter and cricket in summer. A new synthetic cricket wicket allows year-round play, and dedicated cricket nets give amateur and experienced cricketers a place to practise. Major upgrades added a new irrigation system, levelled the field, laid fresh turf and installed new goal posts, and the sports field reopened in November 2025.
Amenities Building and Accessible Paths at Robin Thomas Reserve
Robin Thomas Reserve has a new amenities building, which doubles as a clubhouse, with change rooms, accessible toilet cubicles designed for visitors with mobility needs, and baby change stations. Newly constructed pathways, ramps and stairs improve accessibility throughout Robin Thomas Reserve. Together, these upgrades make the whole reserve easier to navigate for people with disabilities and for families with young children.
Picnic Areas at Robin Thomas Reserve
Robin Thomas Reserve has outdoor seating and picnic tables throughout the grounds for family gatherings and casual picnics. New landscaping and tree plantings provide shaded areas for visitors. The reserve has no dedicated walking trails, but its open spaces suit general walking and recreation. Robin Thomas Reserve also supports gatherings of various sizes, from sports club events to wider community activities.
Facilities at Robin Thomas Reserve
Visitor tips for Robin Thomas Reserve
- ✓Book the sports field or cricket nets, or check their current status, through Recreation Services on (02) 9806 5140 or bookings@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
- ✓Come early in the morning or in the evening for quieter walks and picnics.
- ✓For a longer walk, continue to Governor Phillip Walk or Redbank Track nearby.
Getting to Robin Thomas Reserve
Robin Thomas Reserve is at 103 Harris Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, next to James Ruse Reserve in the Parramatta CBD. Parking is available along George Street beside the reserve.
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- 📍James Ruse Reserve
- 📍Governor Phillip Walk
- 📍Redbank Track
Frequently asked questions about Robin Thomas Reserve
What are the opening hours of Robin Thomas Reserve?
It opens 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday to Friday, and 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekends.
Are dogs allowed at Robin Thomas Reserve?
Yes, but dogs must be kept on a leash.
Does Robin Thomas Reserve have toilets?
Yes, there are accessible toilets in the amenities block, plus baby change facilities.
Is there parking at Robin Thomas Reserve?
Yes, you can park along George Street next to the reserve.
Is Robin Thomas Reserve a heritage site?
Yes, it is heritage-listed as the former site of the Parramatta Sand Body and the Military Barracks established around 1790.