Centennial Parklands, Urban parklands spanning 360 hectares in Sydney, Australia.
Centennial Parklands encompasses three interconnected parks featuring open lawns, lakes, sports grounds, landscaped areas, over 15,000 trees including native Australian species, ponds, flower beds, and various commemorative statues throughout its expansive grounds.
Established in 1816 as Sydney's water reserve and grazing land, the parklands underwent significant Victorian-era development throughout the 19th century, with Centennial Park officially opened on 26 January 1888 to celebrate Australia's centenary.
The parklands hosted the inauguration of Australian federation in 1901 and served as venues for the 2000 Summer Olympics ceremonies, while also featuring Australia's Federation Monument and the Federation Pavilion commemorating the nation's unification.
The parklands welcome nearly 31 million visitors annually and are accessible via multiple transportation options including cars and public transport, with facilities supporting running, cycling, picnics, golf, horse riding, and various leisure activities.
The site contains remnants of Busby's Bore, Sydney's first piped water system constructed between 1827 and 1838, along with the Centennial Park Labyrinth created in 2014 and inspired by the Chartres Cathedral design.
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