Centennial Park

Sydney is a city that rewards those who slow down, and few places in the city make that easier than Centennial Park. Established in 1888 to mark the centenary of European settlement, the park spans 189 hectares of open grassland, formal gardens, ponds, cycling paths and tree-lined avenues in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. It is one of the great urban parks of the Southern Hemisphere; genuinely expansive, beautifully maintained, and capable of absorbing thousands of visitors without ever feeling crowded.

The cycling and walking paths are among the best in Sydney, with a dedicated loop that draws everyone from early morning runners to families on hired bikes. The equestrian facilities, the duck ponds, the open-air events program and the café options within the park make it a destination that works across a full day rather than just an hour or two.

For leisure travellers staying at Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport, Centennial Park offers a genuinely restorative counterpoint to the pace of travel. Whether you’re looking for morning exercise, a peaceful afternoon or simply somewhere to be outside in one of the world’s great cities, the park delivers all of it without requiring much planning at all.

Getting to Centennial Park from Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport

By car: The drive from Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport to Centennial Park takes approximately 15–20 minutes via Botany Road and Anzac Parade. Parking is available along Grand Drive within the park and in surrounding streets, with entry via multiple gates along Oxford Street, Randwick and Woollahra.

By train and bus: Take the train from Mascot to Central Station, then connect via bus along Oxford Street to the park’s main entrances. Total journey time from the hotel is approximately 30–35 minutes. The light rail L2 to Randwick also provides convenient access to the park’s southern end.

By taxi or rideshare: A direct rideshare from the hotel to Centennial Park takes approximately 15–20 minutes. The Oxford Street and Lang Road entrances are the most popular drop-off points depending on where in the park you’re headed.