Wicks Park

A local Marrickville park with tennis courts, playground and picnic facilities.

Located on the busy intersection of Sydenham Road and Victoria Road, Wicks Park features tennis courts, a playground and picnic tables and barbecues.

Location

View on map: Sydenham Road, Marrickville NSW 2204

Facilities

  • Playground
  • Toilets
  • BBQs
  • Picnic area
  • Tennis courts

Tennis court community opening hours

The tennis courts are utilised by coaches and schools under licence with Council, and are unavailable at certain times for casual use.

Outside of these periods, the courts are available to the general public for casual (non-commercial) use and no booking is required. See available times listed below.

However in the interests of other users, please keep use to a maximum of 45 minutes. Floodlighting is not available for general community use. 

During school term – times available for casual use

  • Monday to Thursday: 8am to 2pm
  • Friday: 8am to 10pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 6pm to 10pm 

During school holidays – times available for casual use

  • Monday to Thursday: 8am to 9am
  • Friday: 8am to 9am and 3pm to 9pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 6pm to 10pm 

Check NSW school holiday dates here.

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