Wentworth Park is set for a major transformation, with the Minns Labor Government moving ahead with plans to turn the former greyhound racing site into community sporting fields and public open space as part of an expanded 14-hectare parkland.
The final greyhound race at Wentworth Park tonight, 16 October, will unlock the future redevelopment of the 3.3-hectare Wentworth Park Sporting Complex site in Glebe to create community sporting fields and public green space to support plans for up to 2,500 additional well-located homes nearby paving the way for an exciting new future for the site.
These new homes will complement approximately 4,800 homes already planned or approved across the broader precinct, including about 2,000 homes on the former Sydney Fish Market and adjoining sites.
Combined, these developments could deliver as many as 7,300 new homes across the Ultimo-Pyrmont area, helping address Sydney’s housing needs in an area well-served by jobs, public transport and community infrastructure.
Just 10 minutes from the Sydney CBD, the precinct is close to jobs and services and well connected by light rail, bus and active transport links, making it an ideal location for more homes alongside new and improved public open space.
The NSW Government will continue to work closely with the City of Sydney on plans to enable new homes, community facilities and open space around Wentworth Park.
Preliminary works, including early demolition to remove greyhound racing infrastructure, are expected to commence before Christmas, while detailed planning and approvals progress for the removal of the grandstand.
Once the racing infrastructure and grandstand are removed and the site restored, management of the former 3.9-hectare racing site will be transferred to the City of Sydney to deliver multipurpose sporting facilities and public open space as part of the expanded parkland.
The transformation will create more places for families, children, sporting clubs and visitors to play, connect and enjoy the outdoors, while helping meet the growing demand for recreation and open space across Ultimo and Pyrmont.
This once-in-a-generation opportunity will deliver lasting community benefits in an area experiencing significant growth, with thousands of new homes planned alongside improved transport connections and public amenities.
The project forms part of the Minns Labor Government’ s long-term vision for Ultimo and Pyrmont, ensuring the area’s growth is supported by the parks, sporting facilities and community infrastructure needed for a thriving inner Sydney.
The transformation follows an agreement between the Minns Labor Government and the Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association (GBOTA) to accelerate the transition of racing operations to other venues from November 2026.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
“The final race at Wentworth Park marks an important step in the transformation of the Ultimo-Pyrmont precinct creating a rare opportunity to deliver more open space, sporting facilities and community infrastructure in one of Sydney’s fastest-growing inner-city areas.
“The redevelopment of Wentworth Park will help make sure the public spaces and recreation facilities needed to support growth are available for local residents, workers and visitors for decades to come.”
Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“The Minns Labor Government is turning a new page for Wentworth Park, delivering more sporting fields, open space and recreation facilities for a growing inner Sydney.
“We’re unlocking public land for public benefit, creating a vibrant community precinct that families, sporting clubs and future generations can enjoy for decades to come.”
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris said:
“Wentworth Park has been synonymous with greyhound racing in NSW for generations and the final race meeting – the Million Dollar Chase – is an opportunity to celebrate its remarkable contribution to the sport and the many people who helped make it an iconic venue.
“While racing concludes at this site, greyhound racing has a strong future across metropolitan and regional NSW, especially following this week’s announcement the Sydney Metropolitan Racing Precinct will be relocated to the Richmond Club.”
Labor Candidate for Balmain, Philippa Scott said:
“We need more homes in NSW and we need to deliver the community infrastructure to go with it.”
“Converting Wentworth Park to sporting fields and open space for the community is an important part of delivering on our plan.”
