Opening Hours
6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry for recreation is at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
Note: As of the 5th of April, Non-Daylight Savings Hours.
Gates open 6:30am and close 5:00pm, last entry for recreational use is 4:00pm
Please note:
March - May 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 |
| Wednesday 20/05/26 | Penrith P.S.S.A Cross Country | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Thursday 21/05/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 22/05/26 | Sydney University Intercollegiate Regatta | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Closed for event until approx 1:00pm then Open until 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only after 1:00pm | Pre booked training only after 1:00pm | Closed for event until 1:00pm |
| Saturday 23/05/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) * Note : Cycle path closed until 9:00am for parkrun event | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 24/05/26 | Sailability Come and Try Day | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Monday 25/05/26 | Sailability | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 26/05/26 | Werrington Zone Cross Country | Penrith District Nitro Racing | * Note: No Community Fishing today | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Wednesday 27/05/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 28/05/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 29/05/26 | St Marys Zone P.S.S.A Cross Country | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
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.