Media Release | 8 July 2023
The NSW Government today (8 July) opened ‘The Green’ at Parramatta North, a revitalised 8,000 square metre sportsground for the local community.
The Green, first established in 1879, has been brought back to life as part of the revitalisation of Parramatta North, an emerging Western Sydney destination. This space responds to Parramatta North’s history, including the stories from the Burramattagal people of the Dharug Nation, and of other Aboriginal people who have new and enduring connections to this place.
In collaboration with our partners, the City of Parramatta Council and the Office of Sport, The Green has accessible amenities, a rejuvenated turf playing surface, new temporary changeroom facilities and sustainable LED lighting.
Boosting participation in grassroots sport, The Green at Parramatta North will be open to the general public and local sporting groups to enjoy.
The revitalisation of Parramatta North will deliver a diversity of education, research, commercial, cultural and residential outcomes and provide key social and community infrastructure.
For more information on Parramatta North, visit dpie.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/our-business/precinct-development/parramatta-north-precinct.
Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“The Green at Parramatta North is a wonderful outcome for the community, and a new open space for sports organisations to run their programs and activities.”
“Between Parramatta Powerhouse, Parramatta Aquatic Centre and now ‘The Green’. The community offerings for Parramatta just keep getting better and better.”
“I look forward to seeing our future Parramatta sports stars get their start at this fantastic new community sportsground.”
Member for Parramatta Donna Davis said:
“Our community has been waiting a long time for The Green, so it is wonderful to be opening this new open space for the people of Parramatta.
“This is a part of Parramatta with a compelling story and deep history, and The Green, a revitalised sportsground, will bring more people to this incredible precinct.”
Lord Mayor of City of Parramatta Sameer Pandey said:
“The Green at North Parramatta is an excellent new community sportsground providing a space to nurture the talented athletes of today and for generations to come.
“This sportsground is a terrific addition for our thriving population and for grassroots sports which is so essential in encouraging health, wellness and a sense of community in our great city.”