Greater Sydney Parklands

Bush School at Parramatta Park

Join us for Bush School at Parramatta Park and experience the sounds, sights and sensations of nature.

Book event
Mother and child sitting in nature curiously looking at an insect.
Date

Wednesdays (see dates below)

Price

$26.50 for 1 child and 1 parent/carer (per program) 

Time

9:30am - 11:30am

Program type

Adults attend program with children

Location

The Dairy, Parramatta Park 

Contact

Email us at [email protected] 

Each week at Bush School, we follow the rhythms of the season – discovering what’s happening in the park right now!

 

Term 2: Wednesdays from 22 April – 1 July 2026

From crunchy leaves and drifting seeds to hibernating bugs, children will explore the many changes of autumn through nature play, story and song. We’ll listen for the call of black cockatoos nearby, meet the local flying fox colony, create leaf art and weavings, and discover the wonder of decomposition.

As autumn turns to winter, we will learn how turtles shelter from the cold, build shelters to hibernate in, and brighten the days with lantern-making and cosy campfire cooking. We will gather to tell stories and toast damper as we celebrate our first season of Bush School in Parramatta Park!

Our sessions are guided by weather, local wildlife, and children’s curiosity, allowing us to respond to what we find and what captures their imagination each day.
Bush school.

More about Bush School

Bush School is a nature play program for 2.5 - 5-year-olds and their carers, set in the woodlands of Parramatta Park. It’s about climbing, collecting, splashing, balancing, building, and wandering — without rushing to the next thing.

Each session is child-led and open-ended. There are cubbies to build, ropes to tie, bugs to watch and plenty of dirt to dig. Kids set the pace. Educators support the play. Adults stay and get involved, learning alongside their child through nature connection and hands-on activities.

What to expect:

  • Nature-based free play and sensory discovery
  • Mud, sticks, leaves and imagination
  • Bushcraft and storytelling
  • Carer-child connection through shared outdoor experience
  • Practical take-home ideas for nature play

 

This is a stay-and-play program — carers are part of the learning journey too. Perfect for children aged 2.5 - 5 years. 

Learn more about Bush School

Sign up to our enewsletter below to hear more about Bush School at Parramatta Park






Important information about this form
By selecting the Enter button, you have read and agreed to Greater Sydney Parklands' privacy policy and competition terms and conditions
Fields marked with an asterisk * are mandatory and must be completed in order to submit the form.


Important Information

Things to know before you attend

Please come prepared, as this program will go ahead in all-weather unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds, thunderstorms or total fire bans).

We require a minimum of 10 participants for this booking to go ahead. We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information. 

What to bring to the event

Ensure your child comes prepared for this session by:  

  • Bringing a refillable drink bottle and a small snack for morning tea
  • Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing) and wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes)  
  • Wearing enclosed footwear  
Your responsibilities if you feel unwell

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:

  • We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell
  • We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program

  • We/I have been asked to self-isolate
    We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.

    If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on [email protected] to arrange for a refund of your ticket.