Penrith’s City Park to open in time for Christmas

26 December 2023

Penrith will have its new and iconic green heart just in time for the holidays, with City Park to open this week.

New amenities building unveiled at Doug Rennie Field

19 December 2023

Penrith City Council has officially opened the new amenities building at Doug Rennie Field, Kingswood.

New Ched Towns Reserve amenities building officially open

17 December 2023

Penrith City Council has opened the doors to the new amenities building at Ched Towns Reserve, Glenmore Park.

Community feedback invited on draft Cultural Strategy and Action Plan

17 December 2023

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on the draft Cultural Strategy and Action Plan 2024-28, We Create Penrith, which is on exhibition until 29 February 2024. 

Kingswood Park students celebrate opening of new playspace

13 December 2023

Penrith City Council joined Kingswood Park Public School students to celebrate the opening of the new playspace in Illawong Avenue Reserve this week.

Bright minds showcase STEM research

12 December 2023

High school students from Penrith City are on their way to landing careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics after taking part in the CSIRO STEM Community Partnerships Program.

Penrith City Council reminds residents to be pool safe for summer

10 December 2023

With the weather heating up, Penrith City Council is reminding residents to make sure their pools, especially inflatable pools, are properly fenced off.  

Llandilo students celebrate opening of co-designed playspace

10 December 2023

Penrith City Council joined Llandilo Public School students to celebrate the opening of the new playspace in Wilson Park this week.

Get into the festive spirit with St Marys Christmas Cinema!

05 December 2023

Get into the festive spirit and enjoy an outdoor cinema in the heart of St Marys on Saturday, 16 December! 

Penrith Council Offices and Libraries closed over Christmas and New Year break

05 December 2023

The Penrith Civic Centre, St Marys Council Office and Penrith City Libraries’ three branches will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Saturday 23 December 2023 until Monday 1 January 2024.

Council provides additional bin collections and waste services over Christmas

05 December 2023

Penrith City Council is providing additional waste and resource recovery services during the Christmas and New Year period to assist households with any extra waste or recycling they may have over the festive season.   

Community feedback invited on draft St Marys Town Centre Place Plan

04 December 2023

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on the draft St Marys Town Centre Place Plan from Monday 4 December 2023 until Thursday 29 February 2024.

Winning upgrades complete at Boronia Park

04 December 2023

Penrith City Council has completed a series of upgrades across Boronia Park, North St Marys, improving sporting and recreational facilities for the community.

Pat Yates Oval named after local hero

03 December 2023

Penrith City Council has officially unveiled the newly named Pat Yates Oval, formerly known as Boronia Cricket Oval, in Boronia Park, North St Marys.

Get into the festive spirit with local makers, delicious food and free entertainment at Penrith Producers

27 November 2023

Unwind, eat, discover and play at the final Penrith Producers of the year at Triangle Park on Friday 1 December from 5pm.  

Summer fun now a reality at Penrith Lakes

26 November 2023

Penrith City Council is excited about today’s announcement by the NSW Government and the Penrith Lakes Development Corporation to open the Penrith Lakes this summer to recreation activities.

Shining a light on St Marys past, the new guide now live!

26 November 2023

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney today met with and thanked members of the St Marys Historical Society and Heritage Advisory Committee at the unveiling of the new St Marys Heritage Walk – a free mobile-friendly online interactive map highlighting St Marys rich historic past.

Library’s History Calendar celebrates 21 years

22 November 2023

The Research Services team at Penrith City Libraries has once again curated a special History Calendar from their beloved Photographic Collection for its 21st anniversary.

Historic bricks given new life in Penrith’s City Park

21 November 2023

City Park’s new amenities building is bringing some of Penrith’s past into the present, with the façade constructed using bricks made by St Marys’ local William Fleming in the mid-1800s.

Surveyors Creek Softball Facility upgrades hit a home run

21 November 2023

Upgrades at Surveyors Creek Softball Facility at Glenmore Park have been completed by Penrith City Council, providing a better sporting experience for players, teams, and the local community.

Reminder to plan ahead for fire season

20 November 2023

Residents are being urged to have crucial plans in place ahead of the risky fire season.