Carlingford Parklands Design

Public Exhibition of the Carlingford Parklands Landscape Design Plan

Have your say!

We’re in the final stage of planning Carlingford Parklands and we want to hear from you.

After two rounds of community consultation and feedback from hundreds of people, Council has now developed the Carlingford Parklands Landscape Design Plan. This design brings together everything we’ve heard so far; your ideas, concerns, and aspirations for four local reserves in Carlingford.

At its meeting on 12 May 2025, Council endorsed the public exhibition of the landscape design plan. We’re now inviting you to take a look and have your say before it’s finalised.

🔎 View the Parklands Landscape Design Plan and share your thoughts here.

Here’s what we heard

What’s in the plan?

The Landscape Design Plan includes:

  • A new play space for kids aged 5–12
  • Multi-use sports courts and active play areas for young people
  • Fitness stations for all abilities
  • A safe and welcoming fenced off-leash dog park
  • More trees, shade and garden beds
  • New seating, shelters and lighting
  • Better walking and bike paths to connect the neighbourhood
  • More nature and habitat areas to support local wildlife

All four sites are located near the new Carlingford Light Rail Station – a key transport hub in our growing city.

Why should I get involved?

Your voice matters. This is your chance to help finalise a space that will serve local families, young people, dog walkers, commuters and nature lovers for years to come.

🗓️ Submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 18 June 2025

We welcome your feedback, even if it’s just a quick comment or idea!

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Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts during Stage One and Stage Two of the Carlingford Parklands Design project.

Through your feedback, we’ve built a strong foundation for transforming four underused reserves between Jenkins Road and Shirley Street into vibrant community parklands.

Stage One consultation helped identify the community’s values and priorities, which guided the creation of early design ideas. In Stage Two, we tested these ideas through a draft concept plan and invited further input to refine the vision.

Now, in the final stage, the City of Parramatta is presenting the Landscape Design Plan for public exhibition. This plan reflects what we heard throughout both rounds of consultation and aims to:

  • Create inclusive spaces for play, rest, and recreation
  • Strengthen community connections
  • Enhance the natural environment and support local biodiversity

We invite you to view the plan and have your say before it’s finalised. View the Landscape Design Plan here


Stay informed

Please follow this page for updates and next steps.

  • Carlingford Parklands final round of consultation - Parklands Landscape Design Plan

    To maintain fairness and accuracy, we only accept one response per respondent or email address. If more than one response is recorded, only the first response will be considered. If you need to resubmit or provide additional information for any reason, please email participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au before the due date to let us know.

    Further information regarding the collection, protection, and use of your personal information can be found in the City of Parramatta Council’s Privacy Statement.

    Submissions close at 5pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025.

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Please note that the verbal response option is being offered for those that cannot provide or may find it difficult to provide a written response.

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placeservices@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Subject: Public Exhibition of the Carlingford Parklands Landscape Design Plan

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City of Parramatta Council
Att: Kim Marsh
Subject: Public Exhibition of the Carlingford Parklands Landscape Design Plan
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124

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