You can't live in Sydney and not have had Spice Alley, Kensington Street Social and the revamped Old Clare Hotel flood your social media. Right next door is the most underrated and possibly best development in the city, Central Park. A residential development built around open spaces that are utilised for events, markets or just locals having barbeques, the shopping centre attached offers a focus on art and food, making it the perfect destination for a lazy Sunday outing.
Currently hosting the perfect VIVID experience for those wrangling little ones, you can easily grab yourself a deck chair to watch the lights while the kids frolic on the lawn. Every second Sunday there are the Brewery Yard Markets or cross the grounds to White Rabbit Gallery.
One of the charms of Central Park are the games scattered throughout the complex - table top Galaga and Pacman, pool, table soccer and ping pong, all for free. We often have a family challenge before heading up to Din Tai Fung for the Michelin starred xaio long bao.
The highlight for me, however, is the three works by Adnate on the top floor. to see this great talent in street art is reason enough to make a trip over but I assure you that you'll spend a great afternoon exploring the other offerings.
Practicalities:No parking on site but plenty of paid parking available near by.
An easy walk from Central Station.
Further Reading:
Easy VIVID for the under 5's
White Rabbit Gallery & Teahouse
Wow, it's Vivid Sydney. I've seen the photos and videos. I'll make it there someday.
ReplyDeleteVivid is a photographer's dream - you would love it!
DeleteI can't believe I have never heard of Central Park. Now I know for sure David and I need to spend more time at home. I am so sorry to miss Vivid this year. It is my favourite Sydney event.
ReplyDeleteI love Central Park too. So many things to eat and see
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic - one day I will get to Sydney, and this sounds a great option with kids as well. #citytripping
ReplyDeleteCentral Park seems like a great place to hang out and VIVID a brill event for all the family! Thanks for linking to #citytripping
ReplyDeleteI wish we could be in Sydney for Vivid. The complex sound interesting and also the Brewery Yard markets. I've not heard of those and they're now on my list for our next visit.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very nice spot. I do not live in Sydney and my Instagram is full of Vivid images. So cool!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely place, with so much to see
ReplyDeleteOK, adding Central Park to the Sydney Someday itinerary.
ReplyDeleteCool!! I hope to visit Sidney someday. I will make sure to add Central Park to my itinerary.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining #MondayEscapes :D
Sounds like Central Park is the place to be and is fun for all ages. That is a stunning mural, too. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow! Just wow!
ReplyDeleteI've seen Vivid twice a few years ago, it's a great show! Adnate is a fantastic artist! Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
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