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 |
| Friday 17/07/26 | 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 18/07/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | Western Sydney Model Boat Club | Lakeside Restaurant - 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 19/07/26 | Walk to Defeat MND Penrith | Sailability (Come and Try Day) | Model Sea Planes | 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 20/07/26 | 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 21/07/26 | 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 22/07/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 23/07/26 | 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 24/07/26 | 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 25/07/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - 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 26/07/26 | Western Sydney Model Boat Club | 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 27/07/26 | 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 28/07/26 | 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 29/07/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 30/07/26 | 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 31/07/26 | 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 |
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.