Behind The Plan To Redevelop Wentworth Park Into A Bustling Green Space

Walking distance from Glebe Markets, Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market, Wentworth Park has long been defined by its greyhound track. But after almost a century of racing, the site is officially entering a new era.

The NSW Government has confirmed greyhound racing at Wentworth Park will conclude in October 2026, almost a year earlier than previously expected, paving the way for one of inner Sydney's biggest park transformations in decades.

The announcement follows an agreement between the Minns Government and the Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association (GBOTA), with the Million Dollar Chase set to mark the venue's final race meeting before operations shift elsewhere.

For locals, it means the long-discussed vision for Wentworth Park is no longer just a proposal. Planning and restoration works will begin before Christmas, with racing infrastructure removed and the former track prepared to become new sporting fields and public open space.

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• What Will Happen To Wentworth Park?
• Why Is Greyhound Racing Ending Early?
• What Does It Mean For Sydney?

What Will Happen To Wentworth Park?

The former 3.9-hectare greyhound racing site will be absorbed into the surrounding parkland, creating an expanded 14-hectare public precinct managed by the City of Sydney.

Plans include new multipurpose sporting fields, more open green space and improved recreation areas designed for local families, sporting clubs and the rapidly growing Ultimo-Pyrmont community. The transformation will also complement the nearby redevelopment of Blackwattle Bay and the Sydney Fish Market, creating one of inner Sydney's largest connected recreational spaces.

Located beside the future Pyrmont Metro station, existing light rail stops, ferry services and cycling links, Wentworth Park is expected to become one of Sydney's most accessible community parks.

Why Is Greyhound Racing Ending Early?

Greyhound racing has been part of Wentworth Park since 1932, making it one of the sport's most significant venues in New South Wales.

While the original land use agreement was due to expire in 2027, the Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association requested an early end to its licence, allowing racing to conclude in October 2026 and enabling work on the park to begin sooner.

To support the transition, the NSW Government has committed $10 million to upgrading greyhound racing facilities across the state, helping other tracks meet new minimum standards as racing relocates.

What Does It Mean For Sydney?

The redevelopment forms part of the broader renewal of the Ultimo-Pyrmont precinct, where thousands of new homes are planned over the coming years.

Rather than preserving the site as a dedicated racing venue, the land will instead become public green space designed to support the area's growing population with new sporting facilities, recreation areas and open parkland.

Combined with nearby transport upgrades and the future Metro station, the project is expected to reshape Wentworth Park into a major community hub connecting Glebe, Pyrmont and the Sydney CBD.

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