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Park Notices

  • Swans nesting

    Visitors - be aware of swans nesting at Kippax Lake, Moore Park. Please do not approach them. Read more.

  • School holidays program!

    The September / October school holiday program is out now. Jam packed with fun activities to inspire and delight. Download our guide here and book today on (02) 9339 6699.

  • Gate Opening Changes

    As of 1 May 2010, there has been a change in gate opening and closing times in Centennial Park. Please read the following information. More info.

  • Car Free Day Survey

    We want your thoughts on Car Free Day in Centennial Park. Take our online survey today - you may even win a prize! Go to the survey.

Events Calendar

Sir Henry Parkes

Sir Henry Parkes StatueThe statue of Sir Henry Parkes was a memorial sculpture placed in the park in 1897.

It remained in Centennial Park until 1970, when it removed for storage following damage by vandals. The 1971 vandalism in fact led to a major assessment of the sculptures in the Park, and ultimately the removal for safe-keeping of any sculptures that were likely to be subject to similar attacks of vandalism.

A bronze sculpture by the sculptor Alan Somerville replaced the previous Sir Henry Parkes figure. It is located on the original sandstone pedestal.

The sculpture was unveiled by then NSW Premier, the Hon Bob Carr, on 27 April 1996 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the death of Sir Henry Parkes. A bronze commemorative plaque is located alongside the sculpture.