Parramatta Park, Urban park in Parramatta central business district, Australia.
Parramatta Park is a large green space featuring gardens, walking paths, and native Cumberland Plain vegetation along the Parramatta River. The grounds blend cultivated landscapes with areas of natural bush that create different environments throughout the site.
The site was established as a public park in 1858, converting the former government domain into a recreational space for residents. This transformation marked an important shift toward creating public green spaces for community use.
The land carries deep meaning for the Darug People, who called this place Burramatta, and evidence of their long occupation remains visible throughout the grounds. Their connection to the area shapes how many experience the space today.
The park is free to enter and open daily throughout the year, with cycling facilities, walking paths, and picnic areas available. The grounds are easy to navigate and accommodate different types of recreational activities.
The grounds are part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage property and contain Old Government House built in the 1820s. This building is among Australia's oldest surviving European structures and stands as a tangible link to the colonial era.
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