New water features have been installed in City Park to help create a cool and refreshing space, particularly for visitors to the park during the warmer months.

A five-metre-wide circular water fountain will be a central feature, surrounded by one of four pergolas.

Three cascading pools spanning 15-metres with a connecting stream will be surrounded by the largest pergola on the corner of Station Street and Allen Place laneway, and fog misting fountains have been installed in the ground.

Lawn lovers will be excited to see the first section of turf for the central lawn has been laid, with more turf to be laid across the park in the coming weeks. New light poles have also been installed across the park.

Once complete, City Park will feature a central lawn, gardens including a 78-metre sunken rain garden, trees, water features, pergolas, amenities building with green roof, seating, and public artwork.

This project is proudly funded by Penrith City Council and the NSW Government through the Public Spaces Legacy Program.

The NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program is an investment in high quality public open space. Together with the NSW Government, Council is delivering vital infrastructure for communities to love the place they live. The NSW Government is contributing $4 million to the City Park project.

City Park is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, weather permitting.

Find out more at: yoursaypenrith.com.au/penrith-city-park

For more information about the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, visit: www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/planning-reforms/nsw-public-open-spaces-legacy-program