Another popular sport and recreation facility is getting a makeover as part of Penrith City Council's ongoing work to improve liveability in Penrith.
Parker Street Reserve will be enhanced with a new playspace, refurbishment of the amenities building on the lower fields, car park resurfacing and line marking, sports field surface improvements, landscaping and pathways.
Council received $2.45 million to fund this project through the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the project will complement work previously undertaken by Council.
"We built an amenities building on the upper fields, installed LED floodlighting, improved the rugby league sports fields and installed irrigation and fencing in 2023," Cr Carney said.
"This next round of upgrades will further improve the infrastructure at Parker Street Reserve, particularly for families and children who will soon have a modern playspace to enjoy."
Council is currently seeking community input on the playspace design, with people able to complete an online survey to share their ideas from Monday 16 June until Monday 30 June 2025.
State Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM said she believes in providing safe spaces for the Penrith community.
"Through this fantastic initiative we are able to provide these upgrades to Parker Street Reserve."
The Parker Street Reserve upgrade was identified through Council's Sport and Recreation Strategy, which is a 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation and open space facilities across our City.
To have your say on the playspace design visit: yoursaypenrith.com.au/parkerstreet
