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:
Reduced hours apply on public holidays and 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 01/10/26 | 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 02/10/26 | 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 03/10/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 04/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch (Bookings) | Western Sydney Model Boat Club - Run Day | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Monday 05/10/26 | Labour Day Public Holiday - Reduced Hours | Open 10:00am to 4:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 3:00pm) Note: Public Holiday reduced hours | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 06/10/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 07/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 08/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 09/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Closed for event setup | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 10/10/26 | Dragon Boats NSW Region v Region Regatta | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 11/10/26 | Dragon Boats NSW Regatta Series - Round 1 | Model Boat Club of NSW - Run Day | Model Sea Planes | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 12/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Closed for event packup (AM) | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 13/10/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 14/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 15/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 16/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 17/10/26 | 2026 Cranbrook / Rowing NSW Head Regatta | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Venue closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 18/10/26 | Paddle NSW Sprint Series 3 | Western Sydney Model Boat Club - Run Day | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) Note: Some sections of paths will be shared with event patrons | Closed for event | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Monday 19/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 20/10/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 21/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 22/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 23/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 24/10/26 | 2026 Loreto Normanhurst Regatta | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Venue closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 25/10/26 | Penrith Cycling Club - Trek ITT Compass Series (AM) | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon (PM) | Model Boat Club of NSW - Run Day | Model Sea Planes | | Venue closed for events | Closed for events | Pre booked training only | Closed for events |
| Monday 26/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 27/10/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 28/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 29/10/26 | Onebody / Hills Triathlon Club - Twilight Triathlon Training | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 30/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 31/10/26 | 2026 Newington College Regatta (AM) | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Hills Triathlon Club - Triathlon (PM) | | Venue closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
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.