Work Begins On St Marys’ Landmark New Central Park

If you've driven through St Marys lately, you'll know the Town Centre has been quietly gearing up for something big. Now it's official: the shovels are in the ground, and Western Sydney's newest green space is finally underway.

Penrith City Council has kicked off early works on the long-awaited St Marys central park, with site remediation now taking place ahead of major construction. It's the first real sign that this $26.5 million project is shifting from concept to concrete (well, lawn) reality,and it's set to become the green civic heart of a rapidly growing part of Sydney.

Here's everything you need to know.

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• Why St Marys Is Getting A New Central Park
• What The New Park Will Include
• When Will It Open
• What It Means For St Marys

Why St Marys Is Getting A New Central Park

St Marys has been quietly transforming for years, and this park is designed to be its centrepiece. Sitting right in the heart of the Town Centre, the new green space is intended to draw people in and strengthen connections between Queen Street and the surrounding shopping precincts.

The timing isn't accidental. With the future Sydney Metro connection to Western Sydney International Airport on the horizon, the area is bracing for serious growth, and Council is investing early to make sure the public amenity keeps pace.

What The New Park Will Include

Once complete, the park will offer something for pretty much everyone, kids, event-goers and anyone just after a decent patch of grass to sit on. Expect:

• A fenced playspace
• Water play area
• A dedicated entertainment area for events and performances
• Expansive lawns
• Water features
• Gardens and trees
• Public toilets, seating and pathways

The entertainment area is a key feature, positioning the park as a go-to spot for community events and performances rather than just a place to walk the dog.

When Will It Open

Early works,site remediation,are underway now, clearing the way for major construction to follow.

Current timeline:

• July 2026: Site remediation begins
• Mid-2028: Park expected to open

What It Means For St Marys

The project is jointly funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program and Penrith City Council, reflecting its role in the broader plan to reposition St Marys as a modern, connected strategic centre.

For a suburb on the cusp of major change, this park is shaping up to be the kind of everyday green space St Marys has been missing, and the wait is now firmly underway.

More info: yoursaypenrith.com.au/stmaryscentralpark

Image credit: Penrith City Council | Website