Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
Darling Quarter Village Green (South) is a free, open-air lawn in Darling Harbour, set between Darling Quarter and Tumbalong Park. Its most notable feature is the grass and landscaped gardens used for picnics, performances and events, with views of the Darling Harbour Promenade and Darling Quarter's Luminous.
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About Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
Picnic Lawn at Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
Darling Quarter Village Green (South) has a grassy lawn for picnics, relaxing with friends and watching performances. Shade from trees and umbrellas covers parts of the lawn, and ample seating is provided. Restaurants, cafes and outdoor seating surround the green, and Darling Quarter next door offers dining, entertainment, arts projects, exhibitions and activities, with the Chinese Garden of Friendship also beside the lawn.
Events and Filming at Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
Darling Quarter Village Green (South) is best suited to events, public product displays, sampling, filming and photography, and it also serves as a public gathering space and passive recreation area. Event organisers must not obstruct pedestrian access, must keep a 1.5 metre set back from promenades and footpaths, and must not peg or stake items into the grass. A 240v, 10-amp single phase power supply and potable drinking water are available on site. Free Darling Harbour Run Club sessions take place at Darling Quarter, next to the green.
Facilities at Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
Visitor tips for Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
- ✓Pick a flat spot for a picnic rug, as parts of the lawn are uneven or sloping.
Getting to Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
Adjacent to Harbour Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000. Town Hall Station is a short downhill walk from the Bathurst Street entrance; pedestrians can also enter from the Darling Harbour Promenade, the Darling Quarter Civic Connector and Liverpool Street. Vehicles enter via Liverpool Street. Parking: Darling Quarter car park, Harbourside car park (Murray Street, Pyrmont), ICC Sydney car park, paid street parking, a paid multi-storey car park and a wheelchair-accessible car park.
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- 📍Tumbalong Park
- 📍Chinese Garden of Friendship
- 📍Darling Quarter
- 📍Darling Quarter's Luminous
- 📍Darling Harbour Promenade
Frequently asked questions about Darling Quarter Village Green (South)
Are there toilets at Darling Quarter Village Green (South)?
Yes, public and accessible toilets are within Darling Quarter and the Liverpool Street pedestrian area, with gender-neutral toilets nearby.
How do I get to Darling Quarter Village Green (South) by train?
Get off at Town Hall Station and walk downhill to the Bathurst Street entrance.
Where can I park near Darling Quarter Village Green (South)?
Options include the Darling Quarter, Harbourside and ICC Sydney car parks, as well as paid street parking.
Is Darling Quarter Village Green (South) wheelchair accessible?
It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, though parts of the lawn are uneven or sloping.
Can I hold an event at Darling Quarter Village Green (South)?
Yes, the lawn suits events, product displays, sampling and filming, provided set-ups keep 1.5 metres from footpaths and use no pegs or stakes.