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Back in November 2025, plans were revealed for the $50-million transformation of Moore Park Golf Course – with a 20-hectare section of the site set to be reborn as a huge new public park. This week, the final masterplan for ‘Moore Park South’ has been revealed – promising to transform part of the existing golf course into a sprawling public space, complete with sports fields, picnic lawns, playgrounds and walking trails. Here’s what we know so far.
The new-look Moore Park South (backed by a $50 million investment), will feature running, cycling and walking paths, shaded picnic spots with barbecues, a fenced off-leash dog park, outdoor fitness equipment, multi-purpose sports courts and a full-size community sports field. There’ll also be a nature playground, new amenities including toilets and lighting, and room for future food kiosks.
Worried about getting your golf fix? The precinct’s golfing future has also been locked in. Following community consultation, the original proposal for a nine-hole course has now been expanded into a redesigned 12-hole public course – all without reducing the size of the planned parklands. Designed in collaboration with Golf NSW and golf course architect Harley Kruse, the new 45-par course will retain existing fairways where possible while still finishing at the historic Golf House. The golfing facilities will also include an expanded driving range with up to 90 bays, an 18-hole mini golf course, plus putting and chipping greens.
The final plan reflects months of community feedback and consultation, with several key changes made after public input. These include relocating the sports field to minimise tree removal, improving pedestrian and cycling connections throughout the precinct, and moving the nature playground into a more central position within the park.
Once complete, the reimagined Moore Park South is set to become one of Sydney’s biggest new recreational hubs (there’s another pretty impressive one taking shape in the city’s north). And it’s a pretty crucial addition for one of Australia’s most densely populated areas – with the population living within five kilometres of the park expected to hit almost 790,000 by 2041.
Construction on the new parklands is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with areas progressively opening to the public during the works. Major upgrades are expected to be completed by 2028, while at least nine holes of golf will remain available until the new 12-hole course opens in 2027.
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