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Badu means water in the Dharawal Aboriginal language.
Location
View on map: 2 Booth Streett, Annandale NSW 2038
Facilities
What's happening at Badu Park
Badu Park wooden deck
A timber deck at Badu Park, adjoining Fez Café, has been constructed as part of the first phase of Council's adopted Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) which is sponsored by the NSW State Government.
Projects under this plan have been designed to contribute to overall biodiversity outcomes, reduction of urban heat island, increased urban forest cover, improved air and water quality and other environmental opportunities that the project can provide. Badu Park is part of the overall corridor which has been master planned for public domain upgrades which is envisaged to stimulate new development and positive economic outcomes.
The timber deck was constructed to further the activation of the Park area and provide an area for people with disabilities to enjoy the parkland with equal access from Booth Street.
As part of this project, Badu Park has also been substantially redeveloped and landscaped. Access along the Sydney Water Canal Section of Johnsons Creek is also being improved for cyclists and pedestrians. This will also bring with it added economic benefits to the area.
Plan of management for pocket parks
Council’s existing outdoor dining program is an approval under the Roads Act. The park is part of the public domain governed by the Local Government Act, and a very different mechanism is required to facilitate the use of the public domain by a private enterprise. In order for Council to consider the use of the deck for outdoor dining staff must first prepare a Plan of Management for Badu Park which incorporates an option for Council to consider a potential license agreement for the café for the use of the deck.
Council has endorsed a priority list for plans of management which can be viewed below:
How to Book
Important Note: Bookings will not be accepted within 7 days of the 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.
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.
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.
Examples: weddings, parties, picnics.
- How to book: Use the online booking system
- Questions? Email: parkbookings@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Note: If your event has fewer than 30 people, you usually don’t need a booking unless you plan to:
- Bring entertainment or amusement devices (e.g., jumping castle, petting zoo, bubble soccer)
- Hire external providers (e.g., picnic stylist, caterer)
- Use an undercover bookable area
Includes large-scale events in parks or sporting grounds.
- How to book or enquire: Email: parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- You’ll receive a booking form to complete.
Important: Some events may need extra approvals:
- Park and Sporting Ground hire form – at least 4 weeks before
- Section 68 or Development Application – at least 6 months before
- Traffic/Parking Management approval – at least 3 months before
Sporting grounds always require a booking, no matter the size of your group.
For enquiries: parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Event details
Casual Events (Under 30 people)
- No booking or cost - Unless:
- If you bring a marquee or entertainment devices (e.g., jumping castle):
- Max 4 hours
- Max 3 hours
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the date
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the date
- Cancel more than 7 days before your event:
- Refund minus a $50 cancellation fee
- Cancel less than 7 days before your event:
- No refund
- Bookings are not rescheduled or refunded for bad weather
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.
- Cancelling a booking (PDF 212.3KB)