Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park Park

Address: Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Website: https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk

Admission: Free

Bicentennial Park is an urban park within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct at Homebush Bay in New South Wales, created for the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. It forms part of the wider redeveloped Homebush Bay precinct used for the 2000 Olympics.

The park contains constructed wetlands, open lawns, picnic areas, playgrounds and a network of walking and cycling paths that link to other parts of Sydney Olympic Park. Several boardwalks and viewing platforms cross the wetlands and are used for birdwatching and informal recreation.

The site was developed from reclaimed industrial land during the late 20th century as part of the wider transformation of Homebush Bay. Management and maintenance are handled within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct framework.

The park sits inside the Sydney Olympic Park precinct at Homebush Bay, west of Sydney’s central business district and adjacent to other sporting and event venues in the precinct.

• Wetland viewing: Boardwalks and viewing platforms cross wetland areas and give good birdwatching opportunities, especially at dawn and dusk.
• Origins: Located inside the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, it was created as part of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988.

Sydney Olympic Park is west of Sydney CBD. From Central Station take the T9 Olympic Park train line to Sydney Olympic Park Station; the park is a short walk (10-20 minutes) or shuttle from the station. Driving and local buses are also options.

• Arrive early on weekends to find parking for picnic spots and to avoid the busiest hours.
• Rent a bike to take advantage of the park's long multi-use paths, especially on cooler mornings.
• Look for the art installations and wetlands area near the southern sections - they are quieter and often overlooked.