Weekley Park

Stanmore’s village green with gardens, play areas and dog‑friendly zones.

Weekley Park is Stanmore’s village green and has plenty of features within its historic boundaries. Rose gardens bloom out from the centre and there are chess tables (BYO chess pieces), sculpture, dedicated off leash areas and a fun playground. It’s close to Stanmore’s shopping strip with places to grab a coffee.

Location

View on map: Percival and Albany Roads, Stanmore NSW 2048

Facilities

  • Ornamental gardens
  • Playground
  • Off-leash dog exercise permitted within designated areas and times
  • Chess tables

Dog on and off leash area

A map of Weekley Park on and off leash dog 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.

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 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

  • 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: 02 Feb 2026