Opening Hours
6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Please note: Opening hours are subject to change.
Venue calendar
| Date | Event Activity | Walking and Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Friday 28/11/25 | AAGPS Sculling Trials | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Some areas may be unavailable due to event in the AM | Closed for event until 12pm | Closed for event until 12pm | Open |
| Saturday 29/11/25 | 2025 NSW All Schools Championships | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 30/11/25 | 2025 NSW Sprint Championships | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 01/12/25 | RYDA Driver Education | Sailability | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Some sections of venue unavailable due to driver education event until approx 3:00pm. | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 02/12/25 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 03/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 04/12/25 | RYDA Driver Education | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) Note: Some sections of venue unavailable due to driver education event until approx 3:00pm. | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Friday 05/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | ||
| Saturday 06/12/25 | 2025 Rowing NSW Reindeer Regatta | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 07/12/25 | Hills Triathlon Club - Triathlon | | Closed for event until approx 12pm then Open to 19:30 (Last entry for recreation is 18:30) | Closed for event until 12:00pm | Pre-booked training only | Open from 12pm |
| Monday 08/12/25 | Penrith Cycling Club Summer Crit Series | | Open 6:30am - 5:00pm then closed for cycling event (Last entry for recreation is 4:00pm) | Pre-booked training only until 5:00pm | Pre-booked training only | Open until 5:00pm |
| Tuesday 09/12/25 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 10/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 11/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Friday 12/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 13/12/25 | Hills Triathlon Club (AM) | Panthers Triathlon Club (PM) | | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
| Sunday 14/12/25 | Dragon Boats NSW Regatta Series - Round 3 | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 15/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 16/12/25 | Sailability | Community Fishing | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 17/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 18/12/25 | Rowing Australia National Time Trials | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Friday 19/12/25 | Rowing Australia National Time Trials | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| NOTE: Friday 19 December is the final day to pre-book any on-water training between 22 Dec and 5 Jan while venue management office is closed | E-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 4730 0000 for bookings. | ||||
| Saturday 20/12/25 | Rowing Australia National Time Trials | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 21/12/25 | Swimming NSW Open Water Championships | Penrith Cycling Club Summer Crit Series | | Open 6:30am - 5:00pm then closed for cycling event (Last entry for recreation is 4:00pm) | Closed for event | Pre-booked training only until 5:00pm | Open |
| Monday 22/12/25 | Swimming NSW Open Water Championships | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Closed for event | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 23/12/25 | Note: No Community Fishing program today | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 24/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 25/12/25 | Christmas Day Note: Venue closed all day | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Friday 26/12/25 | Boxing Day Note: Reduced Public Holiday hours apply | Open 10:00am - 4:00pm (Last entry for recreation is 3:00pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open |
| Saturday 27/12/25 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open |
| Sunday 28/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open | |
| Monday 29/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open | |
| Tuesday 30/12/25 | Community Fishing | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open |
| Wednesday 31/12/25 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open | |
| Thursday 01/01/26 | New Years Day Note: Reduced Public Holiday hours apply | Open 10:00am - 4:00pm (Last entry for recreation is 3:00pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open |
| Friday 02/01/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open | |
| Saturday 03/01/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open | |
| Sunday 04/01/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Training booked prior to 19 Dec only | Open | |
| Note: Venue Management office re-opens Monday 5 January for new Event and Training enquiries. | E-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 4730 0000 for bookings. | ||||
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.