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About

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Like our community, the Parklands has grown and changed, but welcomes everyone who respects and cares for it. Friends of Centennial Parklands are people who love Centennial Parklands and want to see them enjoyed by generations to come.

Friends at walking event, Centennial ParkSince 1996, our Friends have constantly demonstrated their commitment to the ongoing preservation of this precious public space, and have been rewarded by a Parklands that is more vibrant and full of life than at any time in its history.

Centennial Park has been a popular destination for the whole community since Sir Henry Parkes opened the "people's park" to the public in 1888. Since that time Centennial Parklands (Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park) has grown to encompass more than 360 hectares in the heart of a growing metropolis providing current and future generations room to move, fresh air to breathe and a space to play.

Over this time the number of visits to these Parklands has grown to over six million per year...growing at a rate of around 150,000 per year!

Want to learn more about Centennial Parklands? Visit www.centennialparklands.com.au

How does a Friend help the Parklands?

Tree dedication ceremony, Centennial Parklands FoundationEvery Friend can decide what level of involvement or commitment they make in supporting Centennial Parklands.

Some Friends choose to contribute financially through their annual membership fee and enjoy the benefits, discounts, and exclusive events and opportunities that come with that membership. Other Friends want to get actively involved by joining one of volunteer programs.

By being a Friend, you get:

  1. Discounts at food and drink outlets at many businesses across the Parklands
  2. Discounts on many sporting activities like cycle hire, golf, horse riding across the Parklands
  3. Discounts at many events, including priority or exclusive access to some Parklands' events
  4. Discounts on visitor and school holiday program bookings
  5. Exclusive opportunities to win free tickets to events
  6. Invitations to exclusive Friends-only evenings and activities in the Parklands
  7. Opportunity to meet people with a range of similar interests

and much, much more...

How does this benefit Centennial Parklands? 

By you joining as a Friend, Centennial Parklands gets:

  1. Vital financial support for the ongoing preservation of the Parklands
  2. Support through Friends who choose to volunteer their time and energy
  3. Tangible support through the growing relationship between the community and its public space

Who runs the Friends of Centennial Parklands?

The Friends of Centennial Parklands program is a unique partnership between the Centennial Parklands Foundation and staff of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust - who provide administrative and promotional support.

The Centennial Parklands Foundation is an independent Charitable Organisation established by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust with the aim of ensuring that the Centennial Parklands environment continues to be enjoyed now and by future generations.

The Foundation is listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations with the Commonwealth Department of Environment and Heritage.

Want to know more about the Centennial Parklands Foundation? Visit www.yourparklands.org.au