From Birdies to BBQs: Moore Park’s Golf Course Is Going Green In A Whole New Way

Moore Park Golf Course has long been a go-to for lunch-time tee offs and driving range date nights—but in a $50 million draft development, we could see the course halved by 2028. The push for more green space has been felt across Sydney over the past few years, and the government seems to be finally putting plans into motion. 

The new-look Moore Park South will see 20 hectares of the existing course reborn as a massive public park, adding much-needed greenery to one of Sydney’s most built-up pockets—while still keeping a nine-hole course and expanded driving range for golfers.

Here's everything we know about the new development. 

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• What's Changing?
• When Does It Open?
• How To Have Your Say

What's Changing?

Under the draft Moore Park South Establishment Plan, the NSW Government is slicing the existing 18-hole layout in half to make room for a sprawling new park—complete with sports fields, walking and cycling paths, picnic spots, landscaped gardens, and even a mini-golf course.

The goal? To create a backyard for the thousands of residents living in nearby high-density suburbs like Zetland, Waterloo, Redfern, and Green Square, where access to a garden is often the equivalent of urban folklore.

“Moore Park will continue to offer golf while also providing new amenities for the community,” says Planning Minister Paul Scully, identifying a balance between preserving sporting heritage and meeting current demands for open space.

Alongside the park’s open lawns, the plan proposes exercise stations, tree-lined walking loops, lighting for evening use, and potential off-leash dog zones—all of which have been shaped by extensive community consultation.

Insider Intel

• Once the park’s open, it’ll be walking distance from The Entertainment Quarter, making it the perfect pre-concert picnic or post-range pit stop. We love a feed at Taste of Ethiopia (just trust us on this one).

When Does It Open?

The NSW Government has committed $50 million over the next three years to make it happen, following an earlier $2.6 million in design funding.

Construction is set to begin after the current golf lease expires in mid-2026, with staged openings from late 2026 and full completion expected by the end of 2028.

It’s the latest step in a years-long debate over how Sydney’s inner-city green spaces should evolve—and if all goes to plan, Moore Park will soon become a rare example of a golf course that makes room for both putters and picnickers.

Insider Intel

• Weekends at Moore Park get busy—there’s limited parking, so plan to arrive early or take the Light Rail to the Sydney Cricket Ground stop, which drops you right beside the park.

How To Have Your Say

Public feedback is officially open, meaning it’s your turn to help shape what this new green space looks like.

You can complete the online submission form via the Centennial Parklands website, email feedback to mooreparksouth@gsp.nsw.gov.au, or visit one of the community pop-ups happening across Moore Park, Centennial Park, Waterloo, Zetland and Green Square in early November.

Public exhibition runs until 11:59pm on Monday 24 November 2025. All submissions will be compiled into a 'What We Heard' report to refine the final plan before construction begins.

Whether you’re team fairway or team frisbee, now is the time to get your two cents in—because this park is shaping up to be one of the biggest inner-city upgrades Sydney’s seen in years.

Insider Intel

• Want a date idea that hits both sporty and scenic? Check out the Moore Park Driving Range, it’s staying put—and you certainly won't run out of small-talk after this read. 

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