Bicentennial Park

Important message

Changes to Library access and book drop

Construction of the new Civic Centre building will soon commence. The current Civic Centre carpark and nearby entrance will be closed from Monday 28 April and remain closed while works take place. The City Library will remain open and will be accessible from the Civic Centre Customer Services’ entry near Civic Park.

Please note that the City Library returns chute will be temporarily unavailable. A new Book Drop will be installed at the Cavenagh St side of the Civic Centre soon.

We kindly ask all customers to:

return items inside the Library during opening hours, or
use one of the 24/7 return chutes located at Casuarina, Nightcliff or Karama libraries.

For more information about the project, please go here.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Bicentennial Park

Accessible

Baby Change

Bicycle Racks

Bicycle/Walking Paths

Bookings Allowed

Drinking Fountains

Exercise Equipment

Picnic Tables

Playground

Shaded

Toilets

24 Hours

Wifi

Address

109 Esplanade Darwin City

Home to the Darwin Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park is one of the most popular green spaces in the CBD. Its lush green surrounds overlook the harbour creating picturesque views.

It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists with a Play Space, exercise equipment and a great network of shared paths for walking and cycling.

FACILITIES

Toilet blocks operating 24/7 - with accessible toilets
Accessible walkway throughout the Bicentennial Park, full access to the facilities such as the playground and the exercise station
Bicycle racks
Park benches
Shaded playground
Water bubbler
Sheltered picnic areas

Regional Playground

The Bicentennial Play Space provides a range of an innovative play for kids of all ages. There are loads of great features for a range of different ages and abilities including:

3 X Bay Swing, including accessible seat swing, infant seat and nest swing
Giant Spacenet with slide
Large single cableway & platform
Net Twister
Mult spinner
Mega deck with upper deck
Spida
Waterplay equipment

Exercise Equipment

Bicentennial Park Exercise Station

Part of the Play Space, the outdoor cross zone is designed for ages 13+yrs to provide a great mixture of free weight and own body weight-training.

The station is for everyone to enjoy and cannot be booked for group activity.

Features

Magnetic bells for safe and functional free weight-training
Multi Net
Suspension Trainer
3 different height steps
Surface markings
Double-sided instructional signage

Training App

Download the KOMPAN App for your own online personal trainer! The app features over 140 animated exercise tutorials, and a variety of programs specific to the Bicentennial Park cross zone.

Darwin Cenotaph

The Cenotaph is an important monument to recognise and commemorate the sacrifice of Australian serviceman and women.

The site also includes an eternal flame and Bombing of Darwin memorial garden.

Events

We take booking for events at this park.

Bicentennial Park and the Cenotaph are popular spaces for events and gatherings such as

weddings
birthdays
corporate/school events
fundraisers and more

Find the Events Venue Map, with the point of interests and the facilities of the area here.

Why book?

If you are planning an event in a public park, you should book well ahead of time. Whether it’s a big or small event, we recommend discussing your needs with our Customer Services team.

Booking your event with us ensures

you receive the right advice on permits and other event requirements
your event will not clash with others at the same place
mowing and other maintenance is completed to minimise interruption during the event

Enquire Now

Contact our Customer Services Team to discuss your event needs

Online Enquiry

08 8930 0556

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