Media release
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne
Inner West Council will officially open the upgraded Camdenville Park this Saturday 17 May, which includes the unveiling of a prestigious heritage blue plaque.
The heritage blue plaque commemorates the first NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout (Koori Knockout) which was held at Camdenville Park in 1971.
Founding members of the tournament will attend the event including Uncle Bill Kennedy, Professor Bob Morgan AO, Lee Simpson and Christine Corby AM.
Inner West Mayor, Darcy Byrne said the installation of the heritage blue plaque preserves the rich sporting history of Camdenville Park where the Koori Knockout first began.
"Since its inception in 1971, the Koori Knockout has become one of Australia's major sporting and cultural events, growing from seven men's teams to 164 men's, women's and junior teams today," Mayor Darcy Byrne said.
Council will officially open the upgraded Camdenville Park to the community at the event.
Improvements to Camdenville Park include:
- Sports field upgrade including new irrigation, turf and sustainable LED floodlighting
- New playground with additional shaded sails and picnic facilities
- A new BMX pump track and little kids pump track
- A fully refurbished amenities building
- Stormwater upgrades to reduce the risk of localised flooding
- New lighting on the shared paths
- Upgrades to Peter Bulger Wetland including stabilised embankments with native vegetation to filter and enhance water quality.
Council secured $500,000 in funding from the Federal Government's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program to upgrade the Peter Bulger Wetlands.
Mayor Darcy Byrne said the completion of the major $8.2 million upgrade to Camdenville Park is something our community has waited a long time for.
"After years of delays due to WestConnex construction and advocating to the NSW Government that the park management return to Council, we are proud to deliver this major upgrade for our community.
"The park will also become the Pride Sports Hub of Australia and home to Sydney Rangers Soccer Club, Flying Bats Football Club, and the Sydney Women's Baseball League."
Official opening event details
- When: Saturday 17 May 2025, 10am to 12pm
- Where: Camdenville Park, 65 May Street, St Peters
