Belmore Park
Belmore Park is a 13 acres (5.3 ha) public park in Haymarket NSW 2000, opposite Central station on Hay Street. Its standout feature is its fountain, set among monuments, gardens and wide shaded tree-lined paths. The park also has public toilets, extensive lawns and benches for relaxing in the heart of Sydney.
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About Belmore Park
History and Monuments at Belmore Park
Belmore Park was created on 19 May 1868 and is named after Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore. Belmore Park has a bandstand built in 1910 that is now disused. Belmore Park has a long record as a gathering place for protests, markets, events and performances. In 1878, Henri L'Estrange made two unsuccessful attempts to launch himself in a gas balloon from Belmore Park before a large crowd. During the 2000 Summer Olympics, Belmore Park was one of five live sites where the games were broadcast publicly. Across the road, Belmore Produce Markets and Paddy's Markets were built in the late 1860s, linking the park to Haymarket's long trading history.
Green Spaces and Walking Paths at Belmore Park
Belmore Park has extensive grass areas that give visitors open lawns in the heart of Sydney. Belmore Park has wide shaded tree-lined paths that run through its grounds for walking and strolling. Belmore Park has ample seating, with benches placed along its paths and across its lawns. Belmore Park offers picnic spots, and visitors can enjoy a pleasant breeze beneath its many trees. Belmore Park has gardens, monuments and a delightful fountain as its main landscape features. Belmore Park has shaded areas throughout its grounds, along with public toilets for visitors.
Planned Upgrades at Belmore Park
Sydney City Council plans to renew Belmore Park, which is opposite Central station. The renewal plan proposes better lighting and improved pathways across the park. The plan also proposes new gathering spaces and new play spaces for visitors. A plan for Belmore Park was proposed in 2026 and includes new seating and more green space. The public feedback consultation for the Belmore Park renewal is closed. Visitors can expect the park's lighting, paths and seating to change as the council carries out this work.
Facilities at Belmore Park
Visitor tips for Belmore Park
- ✓Use the western roadway ramp to walk directly from the park into the Central station concourse.
- ✓Bring a picnic and use the benches placed among the shaded trees along the paths.
- ✓Catch the Inner West Light Rail from the loop that runs around the park, or buses from Eddy Avenue to the Eastern Suburbs.
- ✓Use the public toilets inside the park before continuing into the CBD or to the station.
- ✓Expect changes to lighting, pathways and seating as the council carries out its planned renewal of the park.
Getting to Belmore Park
Hay Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, bounded by Hay Street, Eddy Avenue, Elizabeth Street and Pitt Street, directly beside Central railway station.
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- 📍Paddy's Markets
- 📍Belmore Produce Markets
Frequently asked questions about Belmore Park
Is Belmore Park in Haymarket open at night or all day?
Belmore Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. The park is also listed as open all year. No specific daily opening hours are needed to visit.
How close is Belmore Park to Central Station?
Belmore Park sits directly beside Central railway station, opposite the station on Hay Street. Its western edge is a roadway ramp that leads to the station concourse.
Are there public toilets at Belmore Park?
Yes, Belmore Park has public toilets. The park also has shaded areas across its grounds.
Are there walking paths through Belmore Park?
Belmore Park has wide, shaded, tree-lined paths that run through the park. The council plans to renew these pathways with new lighting and improved surfaces.
What makes Belmore Park in Haymarket different from other inner-city parks?
Belmore Park has a fountain, monuments and gardens close to Central station, along with extensive lawns across its 13 acres (5.3 ha). It also has a bandstand built in 1910 that is now disused, and it has a long history of markets, events and performances.
Are there any events or markets held at Belmore Park?
Belmore Park has long been a gathering place for markets, events, performances and protests. Experiences at the park are listed as coming soon, and no specific upcoming events are listed.