Frequently asked questions

Amplified noise must be kept to a minimum to not disturb other park users. The level of amplified noise must not exceed 5dBA above the ambient background noise, a legal requirement of the Environmental Protection Agency.

We do not permit the use of coloured powder/liquid/gas/fireworks in the Park. These may contaminate the natural environment and become a hazard to our wildlife. It is also very difficult to clean and remove all traces of these substances.

Confetti, bio-confetti, rice, flower petals or similar are not permitted, as these often contaminate the natural environment and become a hazard to our wildlife.

The following decorations/props are not permitted:

• Any candles, fireworks (any form), sparklers, fires and bamboo torches.
• Coloured powders/liquids and confetti.

Decorations cannot be attached to trees, plants or frog fences. This includes, but is not limited to, signs, streamers, balloons, sticky tape, rope or similar.

All decorations must be removed and disposed of before leaving your site.

Approval must be sought for any large backdrops, signs, arbours or lettering. Pegging or staking of these is not permitted in the Park. Weighting items may be considered as part of the approval process and can only occur as part of a paid site hire. 

We do not allow the general public to fly drones within Sydney Olympic Park for any purpose. A permit is required to use a drone for approved Park management purposes. This is to protect the public from privacy and safety concerns and also to protect our wildlife havens from disturbances causes from the noise and movement of the device. 

Electricity is not available in the Park. Any generators may be allowed only as part of hiring a space, and must be approved before use in the Park. If you are engaging a commercial supplier, they must have their own power source. For more information and approvals contact sitehire@sopa.nsw.gov.au.

It is illegal to fish within Sydney Olympic Park, including from riverbanks. The Park is an environmental conservation area and all fish, crustaceans and molluscs are protected. These may also be toxic for human consumption due to the historic pollution of Homebush Bay.

We have a variety of picnic shelters located throughout our Parklands. Unless otherwise indicated, they are to be shared amongst other visitors. View our map to locate the various shelters.

You may also hire a space

Dogs are very welcome to enjoy the open spaces and Parklands with their responsible owners. We ask dog owners and professional walkers to be considerate of the environment. 

Learn more about where we welcome dogs and where they are not permitted and how you can keep your pet and the environment safe.

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Permitted only as part of hiring a space. Any entertainers must be organised by you and approved through our application process. They must be able to provide a copy of their current Public Liability Insurance.

For further information or to make an inquiry please contact sitehire@sopa.nsw.gov.au.

As they are walk-in entertainers, they will not require Park Ranger assistance and must walk to your booked site. If they require any assistance or need to be escorted off-road to the shelter, additional fees will apply and this must organised through the application process.

This program is currently suspended whilst Sydney Olympic Park Authority explores safe and practicable methods for reintroducing busking into the Park.

All roles are advertised through the I Work for NSW portal.

Sydney Olympic Park Authority does not book or manage food trucks. Please contact the venue, business, or event organiser about running your food truck at their events or premises.

If you lost your item within a particular venue, we recommend you contact the venue directly.

If you lost your item within our town centre, in a car park, or in the parklands, please email us at enquiries@sopa.nsw.gov.au. Please include a description, location and the date and time.

We implement a proactive and extensive program aimed at reducing pest mosquitoes on lands under our care to improve comfort levels for people living, visiting and working in the area. 

Find out more about our mosquito management program.

Share feedback on an experience you have had in Sydney Olympic Park on our contact us page.

We receive many requests from students all around the world to assist with projects and assignments. Unfortunately, our dedicated teams cannot respond to these individual requests. Please refer to our resource centre for public information that may assist you with your project.