The reservoir has a rich history dating back to its construction between 1880 and 1888 as Australia’s first earth fill embankment dam. Part of the pioneering Upper Nepean Scheme, it was designed to ensure a steady water supply to a growing Sydney by diverting water from the Nepean River and its tributaries. The impressive embankment, standing 26 metres high and stretching 2.2 kilometres, is constructed with a central clay core flanked by compacted earth shoulders. Remarkably, the reservoir once processed over 80% of Sydney’s drinking water and continues to serve the city in times of high demand.
Stroll along the walking and cycling tracks that weave through the precinct, offering unimpeded views of the dam and its surrounding landscape. Visit Prospect History Cottage where you can also spot original heritage buildings, historic structures, and old machinery still standing from the dam’s construction era — silent witnesses to the engineering legacy of the late 19th century.

Did you know Western Sydney Parklands is home to some of the freshest and most delicious produce in all of Sydney?
Take a stroll along Ferrers Road and explore the farmgate stalls, where you’ll find everything from strawberries and cucumbers to Asian greens, sugar cane, and beautiful cut flowers.
Set across 100 hectares in Horsley Park, the Urban Farming Precinct is a thriving hub of fresh produce, including snake beans, chillies, and much more.
Visit Lams Farm; Sun’s Fresh Farm; Fenech Family Farm and Heng Fresh Farm.

Lizard Log is a nature lover’s wonderland set in a beautiful bushland landscape. It features a nature-themed playground for kids, scenic walking tracks for all ages, and cycling trails of varying lengths for those seeking a physical challenge.
If you’re in the mood for a short stroll, the 1.6 km Pimelea Loop circles around Lizard Log. For a longer walk or ride, take the Parklands Track, which links Lizard Log to The Dairy, Calmsley Hill City Farm, Moonrise Lookout, Sugarloaf Ridge, and Prospect Reservoir.
Barbecue stations make it an ideal spot for family picnics, and Saluti Café by Novella is nearby if you’re after a coffee. Mickey’s Ice-Cream Van also makes regular visits, serving up a fun selection of old-school soft serves.
The playground was designed to blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings while offering plenty of excitement. It includes a climbing wall, slide, dual and single flying foxes, balancing beams, giant swings, and a water play deck. The playground’s wood-carved animals were crafted from salvaged local timber. Looping paths weave through the area, making it perfect for scooter and bike riders.

The idea for Club Marconi was born in the minds of a small group of inspired men who shared a simple desire: to create a meeting place for members of the Italian community in Sydney’s Western Suburbs to play the traditional Italian game of Bocce.
This dream evolved into a humble Bocce Club with 106 Foundation Members when it officially opened. From just five acres of farmland, it has grown into a fully licensed, multi-functional registered club with more than 38,000 members, and that number continues to grow.
Club Marconi is named in honour of Guglielmo Marconi, who is highly regarded for his pioneering work in wireless communication. On September 22, 1918, Marconi sent the first direct wireless message from Great Britain to Australia. He also famously activated 2,800 coloured lights at Sydney Town Hall using a radio signal transmitted from his yacht Elettra in Genoa.
The Club Marconi logo features a boomerang, a transmission tower, and a globe. The boomerang, rendered in the colours of the Italian flag, symbolises the connection between Australia, Italy, and the wider world.

Once home to the Dharug people, Calmsley Hill has a rich history shaped by generations of settlers. From its origins as Coulmesly Hill Farm in 1806, the land supported cattle, sheep, and later, a diverse range of agricultural activities. It changed hands several times, including ownership by Edward Hordern, who added the iconic peppercorn and fig trees. In 1947, the Big Brother Movement transformed the site into a training centre for British migrants, expanding its use to include dairying, poultry, and market gardening.
By the 1970s, the land was preserved as open space and later became Fairfield City Farm, offering educational programs and community access. The site gained international attention when it hosted the mountain biking event for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Renamed Calmsley Hill in 2009, it now welcomes visitors to experience life on a working farm, complete with animal encounters, daily shows, picnic facilities, and fresh food from the Farmhouse Kiosk, all just minutes from Sydney’s CBD.

Looking for something to do? Look no further!
Treetops Adventure Park in Abbotsbury offers a thrilling day out for all ages, with activities guaranteed to keep you entertained for hours.
Swing through the treetops on high ropes courses, or zoom along one of the world’s fastest zip coasters, laughing alongside the kookaburras as you go! Navigate a dynamic range of aerial challenges, from wobbly bridges and tightropes to heart-racing ziplines. It’s fun, physically engaging, and guaranteed to test your adventurous spirit.
Located at the furthest tip of Western Sydney Parklands, this outdoor adventure hub invites you to challenge yourself mentally and physically across more than 100 aerial obstacles, or experience the adrenaline rush of Australia’s fastest zip coaster.

The Sydney International Equestrian Centre is a unique sporting and event destination set on 96 hectares of rural parkland, just 40 minutes west of the Sydney CBD. Purpose-built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it continues to offer some of the finest equestrian facilities in the world and is equipped to host events at international, national, state, and club levels.
The Centre remains an international-standard venue, regularly hosting equestrian and other sporting events