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)
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.
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)
Greater Sydney Parklands is updating the park regulation for Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park) and Callan Park to bring …
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
Presented for the National Trust Heritage Festival, an outdoor (24/7) historic exhibition Callan Park’s Veterans : a century of connections is …
The ‘Synthetic Turf in Public Open Space – Guidelines for Decision-Makers’ (a draft from NSW Planning) is now on public exhibition – comments …
[Read more...] about NSW Planning DRAFT Synthetic Turf Guidelines
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.