Greater Sydney Parklands will be conducting annual weed spraying across Parramatta Park from 28 July to 14 August 2026 (weather permitting) to maintain quality grassed areas for visitors to enjoy.
The routine treatment will be targeted at reducing bindi and broadleaf weeds.
Please follow the signage in place, be mindful of the spraying if you are visiting with children or dogs, and avoid the spraying areas where possible. If contact with weed spray is made, you must wash the area of contact immediately with water.
Pesticides in public open spaces
Greater Sydney Parklands is committed to the safety of all our park users and best practice for the ongoing care and maintenance of our parklands. Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is a comprehensive approach that considers various methods of pest control before resorting to chemical treatment.
In this instance, the weed spraying will be carried out with Spearhead Selective Herbicide, a low-risk herbicide:
Parramatta Park is included in the Greater Sydney Parklands Pesticide Use Notification Plan 2023, a statutory requirement which outlines the Parklands’ approach for their safe use. It has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority in line with the Pesticides Act and Regulations.
Due to the size of Parramatta Park and overall use of the area, the proposed application is recognised as industry best practice.
Low risk herbicides
Diluted applications of these herbicides are not harmful to humans, wildlife or domestic animals.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) consider the active ingredients in Spearhead a low risk.
If you require further information about the Parramatta Park annual weed spraying program, please email us at [email protected] or contact (02) 9895 7599.