Punch Park

Punch Park is a great open space area which has many features. It has a grassed open space area and also includes a community tennis and multi-purpose (tennis, half court basketball, soccer and netball) court with a covered seating area and playground. There is also a community garden. For more information, visit the Punch Park Gardens website

Location

Wortley Street, Balmain

Facilities

Playground
Fenced
Toilets
Drinking Fountain
Find Punch Park tennis court details at our Tennis Courts webpage
Dogs are permitted off leash in the open space area. If there is an official event booking through Council, dogs are required to be on leash

Dog on and off leash area

Punch park dogs map

Punch Park Dogs On and Off Leash Areas Map (PDF 2.1MB)

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	$54.60 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	$365.80 (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	$54.60 per hour (GST inclusive)
250 to 500 people	$54.60 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	$2592.30 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

Use the 'Make a booking online' tab below that will take you to the booking system.

From 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

Once in the booking, click on the "Request Cancellation" tab on the top right or bottom of the booking.