Opening Hours
Current: Non-Daylight Savings - 6:30am - 5:00pm (last entry for recreation is at 4:00pm) on non-event days.
From 4th of October 2026, Daylight Savings hours will apply.
Gates will open 6:30am and close 7:30pm, last entry for recreational use will be 6:30pm
Please note:
Opening hours are subject to change at short notice.
Venue calendar
| Date | Event Activity | Walking and Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Thursday 03/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 04/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 05/09/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | Western Sydney Model Boat Club - Run Day | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) Note: Cycle Path closed until 9:00am for parkrun event | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 06/09/26 | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Model Sea Planes | Lakeside Restaurant - Fathers Day Lunch (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 11:00am then closed for duathlon event | Pre booked training only until 11:00am then closed for event | Pre booked training only until 11:00am then closed for event | Open to 11:00am then closed for event |
| Monday 07/09/26 | Sailability | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 08/09/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 09/09/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 10/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 11/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 12/09/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | Western Sydney Model Boat Club - Run Day | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) Note: Cycle Path closed until 9:00am for parkrun event | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 13/09/26 | Model Boat Club of NSW - Run Day | Task Force 72 Scale Model Ships | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Monday 14/09/26 | Sailability | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 15/09/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 16/09/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 17/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 18/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 19/09/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) Note: Cycle Path closed until 9:00am for parkrun event | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 20/09/26 | Sailability - Come and Try Day | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Monday 21/09/26 | Sailability | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 22/09/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 23/09/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 24/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 25/09/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 26/09/26 | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Model Boat Club of NSW - Run Day | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Bookings) | | Closed for triathlon event until approx 1pm then Open until 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm |
| Sunday 27/09/26 | Hills Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Model Sea Planes | | Closed for triathlon event until approx 1pm then Open until 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm |
Event days
The Sydney International Regatta Centre is an event venue that opens to public recreation on non-event days. During events, sections of, or the entire venue may not available for public recreation for the safety of all patrons. We recommend checking this page before you visit to avoid disappointment at the gate.
Parking
On non-event days, all public parking is free in the P3 carpark. Once you enter Gate A, turn right at the entry screen and park in marked bays to then access the walking and cycle paths.
Access to parking on the Island may be restricted to events, training and restaurant bookings only.
At no time are vehicles permitted to be driven on the paths, or grassed areas.
During some events a parking fee may be payable at the gate on arrival via Eftpos.
On-water training
No access to the water is permitted without a confirmed booking based on safety and venue requirements.
For weekend bookings, please confirm with the venue no later than 12pm the Friday prior.
Bookings for on water training are subject to availability. To book, call (02) 4730 0000 during business hours or e-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au.
Training fees apply.