Birchgrove Oval is located on the waterfront of Sydney Harbour.
It was one of the first publicly developed parks in Sydney and is one of our premier sports and recreation venues. It is regarded as the spiritual home of rugby league in Australia because it hosted the first professional match in 1908.
Location
View on map: Rose Street, Birchgrove NSW 2041
Facilities
Sports
Dog on and off leash areas
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.
For information about sporting ground bookings, availability or their status please see this page: Sporting grounds - Inner West Council.
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 Costs
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
- $56.90 per hour (GST included)
- Max 3 hours
- $380.80 (GST included)
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the date
- 30–250 people: $56.90 per hour (GST included)
- 250–500 people: $56.90 per hour (GST included)
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the date
- $2,887.60 per day (GST included)
- Email parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au for details
- 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.