Sydney Olympic Park truly does offer much much more than many people know. The site of the 2000 Olympics is now home to a huge number of recreational sites with many activities to choose from.
Key features of the park include:
Bicentennial Park: 40 hectares of parklands that offer walking and cycling tracks, playgrounds and picnic spots, bird-watching at Lake Belvedere, on-site restaurant, boardwalks and the historic shipwrecks of Homebush Bay. Read a full review of Bicentennial Park here .Wentworth Common : situated along Haslam Creek, Wentworth Common offers BBQ’s and picnic spots, playground with flying fox and a great lookout across HomebushCathy Freeman Park: a nice picnic spot that is also near shared pathways for walking, running and cycling. There is also a playground and a selection of cafes and restaurants or why not enjoy some outdoor chess! The park is close to many of the Olympic Park highlights including the Olympic Cauldron.Blaxland Riverside Park: a huge kids playspace that features a water park as well as some amazing kids play equipment. Enjoy a BBQ, wander the walking trails or enjoy lunch at the Gate House cafe.Newington Armoury: is a historic precinct which is now a multi-use arts venue. Located right near the Blaxland Riverside Park, the Newington Armoury includes a theatre, amphitheatre, studio and exhibition space. Visit the Birdlife Discovery Centre, play Disc Golf or enjoy a Heritage Railway Discovery Tour. Visitors can also ride the Heritage Train and explore the huge parklands hereBrickpit Ring Walk : Explore the fascinating Brickpit Ring WalkSydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre : a huge swimming centre with something for everyone (entry fees apply).
Visitors can also participate in many on-site activities ,
Make sure you check out the Sydney Olympic Park map before heading there as each area has a different address and entry point.