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Penrith’s newest sport and recreation destination - the $44.5 million Gipps Street Recreation Precinct - is less than one week away from its grand opening on Saturday, 31st August 2024.

From 11am until 3pm, the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct will be buzzing with an array of free activities, entertainment and more to enjoy.   

In the youth zone, Totem Skateboarding will be holding a series of skateboarding workshops and jam sessions, pump track demonstrations by Penrith BMX, parkour performances by Dauntless Movement Crew, and three-on-three basketball. 

Drop-in sports clinics for all ages and skill levels will be on offer including netball, gridiron and touch tag, or visit Sydney Thunder at the Thunder Bus for fun games and giveaways. 

Free hot beverages and a free sausage sizzle with vegetarian and halal options will be available until sold out. Several food trucks will be offering delicious treats to purchase.

There will also be free kite-making and weaving workshops, face painting, roving entertainment, lawn games, and live music. 

Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore said he was looking forward to seeing the community enjoying the precinct for the first time and shared “There’s something for everyone with children’s play areas, sports fields, a skate park, pump track, sports courts, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic and BBQ areas, public artwork, and plenty of parking and toilets.”

The fenced dog park will be closed for the event to give the turf more time to establish in the area.

The $44.5 million Gipps Street Recreation Precinct project is funded by Council with the support of the NSW Government, which is contributing a combined $13.5 million through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program ($7 million), Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund ($5 million), Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund ($1 million), and the Places to Play Program ($500,000).

The precinct is located at 34 Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows NSW 2747. 

Find out more at: penrith.city/events/gippsstreet

Image top: Gipps Street multi-sport courts; image centre:  Gipps Street playspaces; image below: Gipps Street pump track

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