Western Sydney Parklands
Western Sydney Parklands is a 5280-hectare public parkland stretching 27 kilometres from Blacktown to Leppington, beside Dean Park. Its most notable feature is the Warrigal Run at Bungarribee, Sydney's largest dog off-leash area. The parklands also have playgrounds, more than 70 free electric barbecues and picnic shelters.
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About Western Sydney Parklands
Off-Leash Dog Area at Western Sydney Parklands
The Warrigal Run, the off-leash area at Western Sydney Parklands, sits at Bungarribee on Doonside Road. Dogs can exercise off the lead there. Each April, Bungarribee hosts Bungarribee Woof-fest, a festival for dogs and their owners held at the same site. Dog owners from Dean Park travel to Bungarribee for off-leash play, because the Warrigal Run is the dedicated off-leash space within the 5280-hectare parklands.
Picnic Areas and Playgrounds at Western Sydney Parklands
Western Sydney Parklands has more than 70 electric barbecues, free to use on a first-come, first-served basis in its picnic areas. Shaded picnic shelters stand at Bungaribee, Lizard Log, and Plough and Harrow (east and west); some can be hired and others are free on a first-come basis. The playgrounds include the Bungarribee Children's Play Tower and a playground at Plough and Harrow park on Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, and each one sits close to toilets, drinking fountains and picnic shelters. The Blacktown portion of the parklands adds picnic tables, cafes and markets.
Mountain Biking and Walking at Western Sydney Parklands
Western Sydney Parklands is a place for mountain biking, walking and bird watching. The Wylde MTB Trail, at Cecil Park, is the parklands' mountain bike trail. Because the parklands run from Blacktown in the north to Leppington in the south, walkers and riders can follow long routes through open land in the heart of Western Sydney. The parklands are a place for people of all backgrounds to meet, celebrate, learn, play and appreciate the environment.
Facilities at Western Sydney Parklands
Visitor tips for Western Sydney Parklands
- ✓During a Total Fire Ban, only the electric barbecues may be used.
- ✓Visit Lizard Log in September for Parklands Food Fest.
- ✓Check whether a picnic shelter is for hire or free before you arrive.
- ✓Call (02) 9895 7500 or email info@gsp.nsw.gov.au for accessibility details.
Getting to Western Sydney Parklands
Western Sydney Parklands sits beside Dean Park NSW 2761. The Western Sydney Parklands Trust's listed address is Border Road, Abbotsbury NSW 2176. Main access points are Doonside Road for Bungarribee, Cowpasture Road and The Horsley Drive for Lizard Log, Elizabeth Drive for Plough and Harrow, and Range Road off Elizabeth Drive for the Wylde MTB Trail at Cecil Park. Accessible car parking sits close to each playground.
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- 📍Greg Norman's golf course
Frequently asked questions about Western Sydney Parklands
Are dogs allowed off-leash at Western Sydney Parklands?
Yes, dogs can run off the lead at the Warrigal Run in Bungarribee, the largest off-leash area in Sydney.
Can I have a barbecue at Western Sydney Parklands?
Yes, you can use any of the 70-plus electric BBQs at no cost, on a first-in basis.
Are there toilets at Western Sydney Parklands?
Yes, every playground in the parklands has toilets and drinking fountains close by.
Is Western Sydney Parklands good for kids?
Yes, children can visit the Bungarribee Children's Play Tower or the playground at Plough and Harrow park in Abbotsbury.
Can I go mountain biking at Western Sydney Parklands?
Yes, riders can use the Wylde MTB Trail at Cecil Park, which is reached from Range Road.