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Central Gardens

Central Gardens Nature Reserve is 12 hectares of natural bushland bordered by Merrylands Road, Cumberland Highway and Paton Street in Merrylands.

Hours of operation are 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on weekends.

Daylight savings opening hours are 7.30am to 7pm and 8am to 7pm on weekends.

The park is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Car parking is located off Merrylands Road and Paton Street. On street parking is also available in Paton Street.

Toilets are located close to the Merrylands Road and Paton Street entrance to the Reserve.

Some of the attractions within Central Gardens include two large shaded playground areas, aviary, animal enclosures, walking track, picnic settings and electric BBQs.

Two areas within Central Gardens are available for the public to hire for groups and children's parties, Yarrabee and Pinaroo.

Yarrabee Area

The Yarrabee area is located towards the Merrylands Road/Cumberland Highway corner of the park. The area incorporates a shelter structure with a long picnic table and benches underneath the shelter. There are two electric BBQs and five picnic tables and benches surrounding the shelter. The area is adjacent to children’s play equipment and can hold up to 200 people.

Pinaroo Area

The Pinaroo area is located near the Paton Street/Cumberland Highway corner of the park. The area is a large open space with shade trees and includes four picnic tables and benches and two electric BBQs.  Pinaroo is close to amenities including the disabled toilets. This area can hold up to 100 people.

Anyone wishing to hire these areas must apply in writing and then pay the required fee.

Wedding Ceremonies/Wedding Photos

Central Gardens Nature Reserve can provide you with a beautiful location for your wedding ceremony or unique wedding photos. If you would like to have your wedding or wedding photos taken in Central Gardens you will need to make a booking and pay the required fee.

For more information on Central Gardens hiring, please contact Customer Service on 9840 9840.