Centennial Parklands

Centennial Parklands is the name given to a group of three urban parklands located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Comprising approximately 360 hectares (890 acres), the lands encompass Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park. The Parklands are listed on the New South Wales Heritage Register, with various components of national, state or local heritage significance. The parks are contained within the local government areas of City of Randwick, Waverley Municipal Council, and City of Sydney.

Centennial Park
Centennial Park
Centennial Parklands
Location of Centennial Park in Sydney
TypeUrban park
LocationEastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°53′56″S 151°13′55″E
Area360 hectares (890 acres)
Created1816
FounderGovernor Lachlan Macquarie
Operated byCentennial Park & Moore Park Trust
trading as the Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands
OpenDawn to dusk
StatusOpen all year
DesignationNew South Wales Heritage Register
Public transit access: : Bondi Junction;
: Routes #333, 340, 352, 355, 389 and 440;
: Moore Park and Royal Randwick
Websitewww.centennialparklands.com.au
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official nameCentennial Park, Moore Park, Queens Park; Centennial Parklands; Sydney Common; Lachlan Swamps Water Reserve
TypeState heritage (landscape)
Criteriaa., c., d., e.
Designated27 March 2000
Reference no.1384
TypeUrban Park
CategoryParks, Gardens and Trees

The parklands are managed by the Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust, trading as the Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands. The Trust is administered by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. The Parklands were added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 27 March 2000.

Centennial Park is home to a number of wild animals including bird life, rabbits, and foxes. It is also home to a number of equestrian schools and other domestic animal endeavours such as the Centennial Park Rabbit Retreat, a boarding facility for rabbits in the centennial park and Paddington area.

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