A long-awaited transformation of Moore Park South is moving ahead, with a 20-hectare park and a new-look golf course confirmed.
A $50 million investment will transform one of the city’s most densely populated areas into a sprawling public playground, featuring sports fields, fitness zones, picnic lawns and a nature playground.
By 2041, nearly 790,000 people will live within 5 kilometres of the park, and planners are positioning it as a much-needed “backyard” for Sydney’s ever-growing population.
Sport, play & a space to unwind
Firstly, the new design leans heavily on community feedback, with planners tweaking key elements to balance open grass space with recreation. That means more pathways for walking, running and cycling, a fenced off-leash dog park and a full-size sports field alongside multi-use courts and outdoor gym equipment.
Shaded barbecue spots, new amenities and areas for food kiosks will also feature, making the space just as suited to lazy Sunday picnics as it is to weekend sport.
One of the biggest updates is the rethink of the golf offering. Instead of scaling it back, designers have reworked the course into a 12-hole, par-45 layout that uses existing fairways and keeps play accessible for a wide range of skill levels. A large driving range with up to 90 bays, a 19-hole mini-golf course and dedicated putting and chipping greens will complement the layout.
Furthermore, the updated plan manages to expand the golf experience without eating into parkland space. Other changes include relocating the sports field to protect more trees, improving connections with additional entry points and pathways and shifting the nature playground to a more central, accessible spot.
What’s planned next?
Construction will begin in July 2026, with the park opening in stages and major works finishing by 2028. Golfers will still access the course during the transition, and at least nine holes will stay open until construction completes in 2027.
Officials say the final design reflects months of consultation with locals, councils and sporting groups, alongside site testing that confirmed the land is safe for its future as parkland.
Once complete, Moore Park South is shaping up to be a significant rework of how inner Sydney parks can serve both active recreation and everyday downtime, all within arm’s reach of the CBD.
