McNeilly Park

A large village green with play areas, picnic facilities and off‑leash dog zones.

Location

View on map: Jersey Street, Marrickville NSW 2204

Description

Large village green featuring undercover picnic areas with barbecues. You’ll also find off leash dog zones, a sunshaded playground with plenty of play equipment, the Marrickville Guides Hall. McNeilly Park is also close to the station and features shared walking and bike paths through the park.

Facilities

  • Playground
  • BBQ
  • Sheltered picnic area
  • Basketball half court
  • Off-leash dog exercise permitted within designated areas

Dogs off and on leash areas

A map of McNeilly Park Dog on and offleash 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.

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. 

Examples: weddings, parties, picnics.

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.

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.

Page last updated: 07 Apr 2026