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Petersham Park is a valued open space used by the locals and the broader community for gatherings, picnics, recreation and dog socialising. The oval is a training and competition ground for cricket and baseball clubs.
What is happening now?
It is time to plan for its future use and maintenance. We want to know how you currently use the park and how you would like to use it. Your feedback will inform the draft Plan of Management and Master Plan.
Petersham Park is a valued open space used by the locals and the broader community for gatherings, picnics, recreation and dog socialising. The oval is a training and competition ground for cricket and baseball clubs.
What is happening now?
It is time to plan for its future use and maintenance. We want to know how you currently use the park and how you would like to use it. Your feedback will inform the draft Plan of Management and Master Plan.
In 2018 the State Government amended the Crown Lands Act. As a result, we need to update and adopt Plans of Management for all Crown Lands public open space. In November 2018, Council adopted an Inner West Open Space Areas Plan of Management Priorities list.
Recent upgrades
Repairs to pathways
Installation of new seating
Historical refurbishments to park entrances and in ground street names
Installation of new shade sail over the playground
Renaming of the Petersham Oval Grandstand
At its meeting on 11 February 2020 the Council resolved to rename the grandstand to 'The Hughes family-Dudley Seddon Memorial Grandstand'. For more information read the meeting minutes.
What can you influence?
We have looked after this amazing open space. It's in a very good condition the plan will focus on improving the existing much loved fabric of the park.
Some of the planned works may include:
Upgrade the heritage elements of the park including the grandstand, scoreboard and significant plantings
Investigate current and future requirements of the sporting ground including spectator seating
Improve seating, gathering spaces and picnic facilities
Have your say
Tell us how you use Petersham Park and how you would like to use it.
Contact Vanessa Phillips on 02 93352267 if you would prefer to complete a paper survey
The last day to provide feedback is Monday 30 March 2020
Drop in sessions - CANCELLED as part of Inner West Council's Coronavirus response plan.
Come along to a drop in session in Petersham Park next to the playground. Speak to the project team and share your ideas and comments.
Wednesday 18 March 4-5.30pm
Saturday 21 March 11am-12.30pm
What happens next?
Your feedback and input from other stakeholders will be used along with research and expert advice in the development of the draft Plan of Management and Master Plan. The plans will go on Public Exhibition in late 2020.
The feedback will be used along with other information to develop the Plan of Management and Master Plan. These documents will outline how we will care and manage the park over the next 10 years. You will have a further opportunity to provide feedback on the draft documents when they are placed on public exhibition in early 2021.
