Opening Hours
6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry for recreation is at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
Please note:
February to March is peak event season. Please check availability for recreation before visiting.
Opening hours are subject to change at short notice.
Venue calendar
| Date | Event Activity | Walking and Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Thursday 29/01/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Friday 30/01/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 31/01/26 | Rowing NSW Small Boats Regatta | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | * Note: No parkrun event today | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 01/02/26 | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon | | Closed for event until approx 12:30pm then Open until 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Closed for event until 12:30pm | Pre-booked training only | Closed for event until 12:30pm |
| Monday 02/02/26 | Sailability | Penrith Cycling Club - Summer Series | | Open 6:30am - 5:00pm then Closed for event (Last entry for recreation is 4:00pm) | Pre-booked training only until 5:00pm | Pre-booked training only | Open until 5:00pm |
| Tuesday 03/02/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 04/02/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 05/02/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Friday 06/02/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 07/02/26 | Kings / PLC / Rowing NSW Regatta | Penrith Lakes Parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 08/02/26 | IGSA Sport 2026 Regatta | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 09/02/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Due to event setup, some sections of the Southern paths may be unavailable with diversions in place in work areas. No access to areas where event equipment is being built. | Closed for event set up | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 10/02/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Due to event setup, some sections of the Southern paths may be unavailable with diversions in place in work areas. No access to areas where event equipment is being built. | Closed for event set up | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 11/02/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Due to event setup, some sections of the Southern paths may be unavailable with diversions in place in work areas. No access to areas where event equipment is being built. | Closed for event set up | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 12/02/26 | Paddle Australia Grand Prix 2 - Training Day | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Paddle Australia Event training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Friday 13/02/26 | Paddle Australia Grand Prix 2 - Day One | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Saturday 14/02/26 | Paddle Australia Grand Prix 2 - Day Two | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 15/02/26 | Paddle Australia Grand Prix 2 - Day Three | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 16/02/26 | RYDA - Driver Education Training | Sailability | Penrith Cycling Club - Summer Series | | Open 6:30am - 5:00pm then Closed for cycling event (Last entry for recreation is 4:00pm) Note: Due to event pack up, some sections of the Southern paths may be unavailable with diversions in place in work areas. No access to areas where event equipment is being packed up. | Closed for event pack up | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 17/02/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Due to event pack up, some sections of the Southern paths may be unavailable with diversions in place in work areas. No access to areas where event equipment is being packed up. | Closed for event pack up | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 18/02/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 19/02/26 | 2026 NSW Rowing Championships - Training Day | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Event training only from 8:00am to 4:00pm | Event training only | Open |
| Friday 20/02/26 | 2026 NSW Rowing Championships - Day One | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Saturday 21/02/26 | 2026 NSW Rowing Championships - Day Two | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 22/02/26 | 2026 NSW Rowing Championships - Day Three | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 23/02/26 | Sailability | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 24/02/26 | Note: No Community Fishing today due to event setup | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Due to event set up, some sections may be unavailable. No access to work areas where event equipment is being set up. | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 25/02/26 | 2026 All Schools Triathlon | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Thursday 26/02/26 | 2026 All Schools Triathlon | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Friday 27/02/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 28/02/26 | 2026 Shore School Regatta (AM) | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
| Sunday 01/03/26 | Sailability Come and Try Day | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Event days
The Sydney International Regatta Centre is an event venue that opens to public recreation on non-event days. During events, sections of, or the entire venue may not available for public recreation for the safety of all patrons. We recommend checking this page before you visit to avoid disappointment at the gate.
Parking
On non-event days, all public parking is free in the P3 carpark. Once you enter Gate A, turn right at the entry screen and park in marked bays to then access the walking and cycle paths.
Access to parking on the Island may be restricted to events, training and restaurant bookings only.
At no time are vehicles permitted to be driven on the paths, or grassed areas.
During some events a parking fee may be payable at the gate on arrival via Eftpos.
On-water training
No access to the water is permitted without a confirmed booking based on safety and venue requirements.
For weekend bookings, please confirm with the venue no later than 12pm the Friday prior.
Bookings for on water training are subject to availability. To book, call (02) 4730 0000 during business hours or e-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au.
Training fees apply.