North Sydney Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on its draft Commercial and Group Use of Public Open Space Policy. The community consultation period is open until midnight, Monday 6 October 2025.
The draft policy, background information, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on Council's Your Say website.
North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker says:
"North Sydney is one of the three most densely populated local government areas in NSW and our limited public open space is facing increasing demand.
"The proposed policy is about ensuring fair and equitable access to our parks and foreshore reserves, for all users.
"We are considering a fee for those who are running businesses in Council parks such as weddings and private events, commercial picnics, personal trainers and bootcamps. This fee would contribute to the cost of maintaining them.
"We are asking our community if they are open to the idea and I encourage everyone to have their say."
Following the community consultation, Council will vote on whether to implement the policy. If the policy is adopted, any fee schedule will also be put on public exhibition before it is rolled out.
Community members can share feedback in any of the following ways:
- Online: Complete the submission form at yoursay.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/commercial-and-group-use-of-public-open-space
