Centennial Parklands is open every day of the year, with some exceptions around events and weather.
- Pedestrians and cyclists can enter the park at any time, day or night.
- Vehicles can only enter during gate opening hours. Gates are closed to cars between sunset and sunrise.
Opening hours
| Season | Opening time | Closing time |
| October – April (daylight saving) | 6 am | 8 pm |
| Late April (after daylight saving ends) | 6 am | 6 pm |
| May – August | 6:30 am | 5:30 pm |
| September – early October (before daylight saving starts) | 6 am | 6 pm |
Gate opening times
Paddington, Woollahra, Randwick and Robertson Road gates
- as per park opening hours above
York Road, Jervois Avenue and Govett Street Gates
- weekdays: 9 am – 4 pm
- weekends: As per park opening hours above
Robertson Road exit gates
- 7 days a week, 9 am – 4 pm
Musgrave Avenue exit gates
- closed permanently to cars
Tips for visiting
- check the month to confirm opening and closing times
- note which gate you’ll use and when it closes
- allow time to exit before gates close