Council received a proposal from local community group, Petersham Park Community Garden Inc, to establish a community garden in Petersham Park.

The proposed location of the garden is in the eastern corner adjacent to the Station Street entry to the park

Petersham Park Community Garden - Vision

Petersham Park Community Garden Incorporated’s vision for the community garden is “to create a welcoming and inclusive space where local community members can:

  • Grow fresh, healthy food
  • Share gardening knowledge and skills
  • Foster biodiversity and a diverse local ecosystem
  • Spend time together, learn from one another, and build community connections

The garden is intended to support the wellbeing of local residents, workers, and visitors by providing a productive, social, and environmentally sustainable place within Petersham Park.”

Proposed garden location

Where will the garden be located?

Site plan

Proposed site plan

The site plan is indicative only and gives an idea of the types of structures that will be installed.

FAQ

What happens next?

Next steps

Council will review all feedback and prepare an Engagement Outcomes Summary. If the proposal is supported by the community, Inner West Council, as the Crown land manager, will enter into a licence agreement with Petersham Park Community Garden Inc. Everyone who provides feedback will be notified as the project moves to the next stage.

Resident letter

Have your say

Let us know your thoughts on this proposal.

You can provide feedback by:

  • Coming along to one of the onsite in-person sessions on Wednesday 25 February, 10:30-11:30am or Saturday 28 February, 10-11am, near the Station Street, entry to the park
  • Completing the form below
  • Emailing to niki.huang@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to c/o Niki Huang, Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049
  • Calling us on 02 9392 5516

Other ways to provide feedback:

  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5516
    • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
    • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
    • TTY call 133 677
    • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Last day to provide feedback is 9 March 2026.

Complete the form

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