Open spaces are important public spaces where people can relax, exercise, play and enjoy the natural environment. Walkable, accessible, well-designed open spaces are integral to the character and life of local towns and cities. They promote healthier lifestyles and provide relief from our built environment. Green open spaces help to mitigate climate change impacts, provide habitat for wildlife, and improve environmental conditions such as air and water quality. We’re investing in Open Space projects so everyone can enjoy green open spaces, and creating more accessible, greener, greater outdoor spaces close to our homes.
NSW Public Open Space Strategy
A coordinated long-term plan that sets out a collaborative, coordinated and evidence-based approach to deliver more and better public open space across NSW.
The Open Spaces Program
Providing support for the creation of high quality public spaces across NSW that encourage walking, swimming, play and adventure.
50-Year Vision for Greater Sydney Parklands
The 50-Year Vision for Greater Sydney Parklands now falls into the Transport for NSW portfolio.
Parks for People
Our Parks for People program is putting communities at the heart of a $150 million program to create a network of connected parks and open space across Greater Sydney. We're investing the money to create new open spaces and improve existing parks that will be designed for and by the local communities they serve. This program is another way we're delivering on our priority to give more people access to quality, green open space within 10 minutes walk of their homes.
Find out more about Parks for People and help us create these parks.
Everyone Can Play
We’re working with councils to make new and existing playgrounds in NSW more inclusive for everyone, young and old, of all abilities. Find out more about inclusive play spaces and why they're important for our community at Everyone Can Play
The Greater Sydney Outdoors Survey
From picnicking in the park to swimming, visiting local playspaces or hiking through bushland, Sydney’s communities love to spend their free time outdoors. We surveyed nearly 7,000 Sydneysiders to find out how they like to spend their time outdoors.
For more information go to The Great Sydney Outdoors Survey.