As the largest park in the city, Centennial Park is located about 20 minutes outside of the central business district of Sydney, Australia.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwAABxRf5qU  The area receives over six million visits a year from local residents, tourists and families.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/home/faqs  Among other attractions, Centennial Park includes Federation Pavilion, where Australia was officially declared a nation in 1901.

Centennial Park features gardens, ponds, historic buildings, sporting fields, statues and grand avenues over 189 hectares.  Visitors can explore the many buildings or take part in biking, inline skating and jogging, among other activities.  The park is open daily with gate hours varying by season.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/about_us/gate_opening_times   There is no charge to enter Centennial Park.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/home/faqs 

Taking an area of land originally set aside as a water source for the city, Centennial Park was constructed and opened in 1888.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/our_places/centennial_park  Sir Henry Parker led the effort to create the public park, with initial regulations prohibiting visitors from walking on the grass or taking part in any sporting events on the grounds.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/resources/history_and_heritage/historical_timeline 

In the years since, Centennial Park has added numerous attractions such as tennis courts, athletic fields, parking areas and gardens, some of which have also closed in the time since.  The park has been used for celebrations when Australia became a nation in 1901 and to mark the end of World War I in 1918. It is also used for various parades.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/resources/history_and_heritage/historical_timeline 

Each of the gates to Centennial Park are open 365 days a year.  Gate times will vary, with some allowing entrance as early as 6:00 a.m. and some closing as late as 8:00 p.m.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/about_us/gate_opening_times   Parking is permitted during gate hours in designated locations; however, after the gates closed, cars within the park are subject to ticketing.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/home/faqs   The park can also be accessed by bus and train with stations and stops nearby.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/about_us/getting_to_the_parklands 

Barbecue areas are located throughout the park and are free to use.  Alcohol consumption is permitted providing all state laws are followed.  Facilities for food and beverages are on-hand, as are public restrooms.http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/home/faqs