Callan Park

Ever wondered how boats stay afloat, and bridges hold strong? 🌊 🌉

Harbour Heroes Boats and Bridges invites kids to explore how we move through water, over land, and across the park. They’ll spot real-world transport in action, then design and build bridges and boats while testing what floats, sinks, and holds weight using natural and recycled materials.

Perfect for ages 5–12.

🗓️ Tue 9 July & Wed 15 July 2026
⏰ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Summerhouse, Callan Park

Book now 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/harbour-heroes-boats-and-bridges

This week we celebrated International Day of Play!

Protect play, protect childhood!

Here are 5 ways to honour nature play across Greater Sydney Parklands:

1. Make time - protect everyday unstructured play. Let kids be kids, every day.
2. Playful places - choose spaces that invite climbing, balancing, hiding, creating, discovering and imagining.
3. Nature first - let green spaces lead the play. Loose parts, natural textures, and sensory-rich moments do the work.
4. Include teens - play doesn’t stop at childhood. Young people (12-18) need time and space to move, create, connect and unwind.
5. Share stewardship - look after the parks that look after us. Volunteer, pick up litter, and learn from the plants and wildlife around you.

What’s your favourite way to play in the parklands? 🌿

Celebrate play with us this week - find a nearby green space, bring someone along, and get outdoors.

These are just some of the sustainability issues you can have your say on as Greater Sydney Parklands works to develop our sustainability strategy.

We’d like to hear what matters most to you in the strategy, that will guide how we care for and improve our parks into the future, so they continue to support nature, community connection and people’s health and wellbeing.

Your feedback will help shape how we manage our parks, deliver programs and events, and work with partners to support a more sustainable future.

Have your say: https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sydney-parklands-sustainability-strategy-survey

Soccer season is in full swing!

One of Australia’s largest community football clubs, has called Callan Park home for more than 50 years.

We’re currently repurposing Repatriation Ward B (Building 497) as a new football clubhouse for the club’s more than 3,000 members, ahead of next year’s season.

Find out more here: https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/community-sports-facility-repatriation-ward-b-building-497

📢 Have your say! Greater Sydney Parklands has released the draft Callan Park Foreshore Master Plan, which will guide the long-term revitalisation of Callan Park’s waterfront area. If you’re passionate about Callan Park, visit our website to view the draft plan and have your say.

Online information session:
📅 Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏱️ 6 pm – 7 pm

Drop-in session 1:
📅 Saturday 30 May 2026
⏱️ 11 am – 2 pm
📍 Wharf Road Community & Recreation Hall (Refugee Welcome Centre)

Drop-in session 2:
📅 Tuesday 2 June 2026
⏱️ 5 pm – 8 pm
📍 Wharf Road Community & Recreation Hall (Refugee Welcome Centre)

Complete the guided submission form or email us at [email protected].

Feedback closes on 21 June 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Have your say here: https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/plan-your-visit-callan-park/callan-park-projects/foreshore-master-plan

Here's what's been happening at Bush School in Callan Park, in the words of our facilitator Camille. 🌿

"Bush School sessions are all about connecting children with nature, with place, with others and with you — their family. Bush School is a little community responding in the moment, and over time, as seasons bring change and offer new things to discover. In autumn and winter we respond to the weather — make leaf kites on windy days and learn how to use sticks to build shelters. Even rain is fun when tarps are strung up and clay pots are made to collect the drops. A favourite is our fire session with a real campfire to keep us warm. Bush School inspires imagination and nature connection for all who come and it's wonderful fun."

🗓️ Thursdays from 23 April – 2 July
⏰ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
📍 Summerhouse, Callan Park

Book your spot now and get your kids back into nature 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/bush-school-callan-park-25-5-years

Looking for a simple way to spend Mother's Day this year?

Head to Callan Park for a peaceful day out with Mum. Pack a picnic, take a slow walk through the park, and enjoy some quality time together in one of Sydney's most beautiful green spaces. 🌿💛