The recent warm weather can only mean one thing: it’s time to hit the water.
City of Parramatta Council has officially opened Lake Parramatta’s swimming area for the summer season.
Lifeguards are back patrolling the swimming area each weekend from 11am to 7pm, with patrols to increase to seven days a week from December 6 through until the end of January.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter said it’s the perfect time to enjoy one of the best spots for a swim in western Sydney.
“Lake Parramatta has fast become the City’s natural iconic swimming spot since it reopened for swimming in 2015,” Zaiter said.
“Lake Parramatta is a key part of our 2050 plan to create a continuous green corridor from the Lake to Sydney Olympic Park, reflecting our bold vision to become an unrivalled River City. Following the multi-million-dollar safety and accessibility upgrades completed last year, hundreds of new faces have made a swim at the Lake a regular part of their week over the Summer – taking advantage of this little oasis in the middle of North Parramatta.”
It’s been one year since the $1.4 million transformation of the swimming area was unveiled containing a new lifeguard platform, sandy beach, shade and shower.
“The new signage, installation of an onsite emergency response beacon and a water safety education programme have all made for an enhanced experience at Lake Parramatta,” Zaiter said.
“It’s a great time to join your friends and family for a swim or a walk and I want to remind everyone to only swim in the designated swimming area when supervised by lifeguards while visiting Lake Parramatta.”
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.