The battle over plastic grass at Callan Park has figured large in the current Council election campaign in the Balmain/Baladurri Ward of the Inner West Council. …
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61 hectares of undulating parklands to explore – sweeping harbour vistas, heritage buildings, beautiful landscapes and gardens and more tree species than New York’s Central Park – Callan Park is the jewel of the Inner West.
The Inner West municipality has the third highest population density in New South Wales, and yet the third lowest ratio of open space in the State. Callan Park is a precious and unique green community space enjoyed by thousands of people every year for active and passive recreation, sport, social gatherings, photography, education, public events, work and play.
Stroll or jog along the Bay Run, walk the dog, enjoy a family picnic, watch the kids play sport on one of the three ovals, see the grand sandstone buildings or visit the two remarkable war memorials. Or just sit and contemplate in any of the quiet green open spaces far from the noise and traffic of the city. There’s so much to do and see.
The battle over plastic grass at Callan Park has figured large in the current Council election campaign in the Balmain/Baladurri Ward of the Inner West Council. …
[Read more...] about Plastic grass at Callan Park: it’s a hot election issue
Public submissions on the Plan of Management for Callan Park closed Sunday 30 June at callanparkpom@gsp.nsw.gov.au. The Friends' submission follows …
[Read more...] about 19 essential points for the Plan of Management
On Tuesday night (13 August) the Inner West Council voted 8-7 to proceed with the design of two plastic-grass fields at Callan Park. The vote was purely on …
[Read more...] about Time to reverse the sad history of the Callan Park ovals
On Tuesday night (13 August) the Inner West Council voted 8-7 to proceed with the design of two plastic-grass fields at Callan Park. The vote was purely on …
[Read more...] about ‘A deal breaker’: a resident writes to the Council
Plastic grass is polluting and highly problematic for health. It would undermine and trash the heritage value of Callan Park. Such fields also exclude …
[Read more...] about Let’s keep it natural – and don’t fence it off
A representative of Friends of Callan Park addressed the April meeting of the Inner West Council on the proposal to install plastic grass on the playing fields …
[Read more...] about 3 minutes on plastic grass (and the better alternative)
This three-minute video captures the splendour and the neglect of this much-loved site just six kilometres from Sydney’s CBD.
It also deftly illustrates the case for a Trust, public investment and the return of community mental health services to Callan Park.
The Friends of Callan Park meet on the second Monday of every month with a few exceptions (see Meetings for 2023) at 6:30pm at Writing NSW in Callan Park. All welcome.