Thornton Park
Thornton Park has stunning views of the harbour, city and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The picnic tables and grass areas are a great place to relax. It has a beautiful rose garden as a feature piece making it popular for weddings
Location
Darling St, Balmain East
Facilities
- Playground
- Toilets (at Balmain East Ferry Wharf)
- Picnic Tables
- Views
- Water's Edge
Dog on and off leash areas
Thornton Park Dogs On and Off Leash Areas (PDF 1.8MB)
Bookings
Park bookings information
Bookings will not be accepted within seven (7) days of a proposed event date.
There are two main types of events that require a park booking. See below for how to book for each type of event:
1. For casual one-off events such as weddings, parties or picnics in parks (30-250 people):
To make a booking use the online booking system below
To make an enquiry email: parkbookings@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Note: Bookings are not required for park casual events (under 30 people) UNLESS you wish to:
- bring an entertainment or amusement devices, such as jumping castle, petting zoo, bubble soccer
- engage in the services of an external provider i.e picnic stylist, caterer etc.
2. For large scale events in parks or sporting grounds (over 250 people):
For both bookings and enquiries email: parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
You will be emailed the booking form to complete.
The following applications and approvals may be required for your event so please note the timings:
- Park and Sporting Ground (casual hire) application form (at least four (4) weeks in advance)
- Section 68 Application or Development Application (at least six (6) months in advance)
- Approval for traffic and/or parking management from the Traffic Committee (at least three (3) months in advance.
Note: For casual hire of sporting grounds
Please email all enquiries to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Sporting grounds always require a booking no matter how many people are in attendance.
Terms and conditions of hire
Please ensure you read the terms and condition documents below and take note of this key information:
Cancellations and refunds
When the hirer provides more than seven (7) days' notice of the cancellation to Council the hirer will receive a refund, less a cancellation fee of $50.
When the hirer provides less than seven (7) days' notice to Council the hirer will receive no refund. Council does not reschedule or refund bookings if the weather is inclement on the day of the booking.
Confirmation and tentative bookings
Park bookings need to be confirmed with Council no less than one (1) week prior to the event.
Important documentation
Please ensure your read the following documents prior to booking:
Fees and charges
Casual events (fewer than 30 people)
| Number of people |
Cost |
|
Fewer than 30 people
|
No booking or cost |
|
Fewer than 30 people with marquee or entertainment/amusement devices
Maximum four (4) hours
Subject to Council approval
|
$56.90 per hour (GST inclusive) |
Weddings (ceremony up to 120 people)
Application must be submitted to Council at least four (4) weeks in advance.
| Number of people |
Cost |
|
Up to 120 people
Maximum three (3) hours hire
|
$380.80 (GST inclusive) |
Minor events (30 to 500 people)
Applications must be submitted to Council at least four (4) weeks in advance for events over 250 people.
| Number of people |
Cost |
|
30 to 250 people
0 to four (4) hours hire
|
$56.90 per hour (GST inclusive) |
250 to 500 people
|
$56.90 per hour (GST inclusive)
|
Major events (over 500 people)
For large scale events in parks and sporting grounds over 500 people, please email your enquiry to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
| Number of people |
Cost |
|
Over 500 people
|
$2,887.60 per day (GST inclusive) |
Using Council's booking system
Before you begin
Bookings will not be accepted within seven (7) days of a proposed event date.
If engaging the services of contractor to provide equipment you will be required to submit public liability insurance
How to make a booking for the first time and set up an account
You can use Council's online booking system to make your booking.
Make a booking online
In here you will be able to make a provisional booking request for your preferred event date and upload your documents.
Please see the following guide to assist you.
Cancelling a booking
Log in to your account and go to 'My Bookings', and for the relevant booking, click on 'Manage'.
Once in the booking, click on the "Request Cancellation" tab on the top right or bottom of the booking.
Please see the following guide to assist you.
Make a general enquiry
You can use Council's online customer service request system to make a general enquiry about our parks.
Make a general park enquiry
You may also email the bookings team directly via parkbookings@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Make a booking online
Book online