Parramatta Park is a people’s park and major urban park and historic site in Parramatta in Western Sydney, Australia.
It is one of the earliest gazetted public parks in Australia, dedicated as a park in 1857.
It is an all accessible, recreation space, providing a leafy escape from the CBD with its wide-open spaces and picnic and play areas covering 85 hectares.
As more than half of Sydney’s population will live west of Parramatta by 2036, it is an essential greenspace providing the green lungs to help cool the west and reduce heat. Recently there has been an upgrading of lighting.
Today I chat to
Stephanie Licciardo, Senior Manager Heritage and Culture at Greater Sydney Parklands.
Q1. There are 11 UNESCO world heritage listed convict sites in Australia, and one of them Old Government House is here in this park. Explain the significance of this building.
Q2: Are there any aboriginal artifacts or archaeological sites in the park? who were the Aboriginal people who lived in this region?
Q3: What were the early crops that were grown on this land by the first settlers?
Q4. What is your role in the park?
Q5. Tell us about the Safer Cities for Women and girls
Q6. Tell us more about the playground upgrades.
Q7. What are some of the unique wildlife species in the park?
Q8: What are the rare and heritage roses in the Rumsey Rose Garden?
Q9. What tours are available?
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