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Parkes
Today Parkes is a thriving, pulsating community of 10,500 people, with a shire population of 15,300. Parkes is situated close to the geographical centre of New South Wales, along the Newell Highway. The Shire has something unique to offer the inquisitive traveller, providing friendly country-style hospitality, shire attractions and yearly events not to be missed. The district boasts some of the richest and most productive agricultural and grazing land in the State and like many western communities, Parkes' history is intimately linked with the discovery of gold. Attractions in ParkesParkes Visitor Centre Phone: (02) 6863 8860 Parkes Visitor Centre is located on the northern approach to town on the Newell Highway. Situated at Kelly Reserve the centre is surrounded by parkland settings and offers all touring facilities – toilets, barbecue area, souvenirs, maps and refreshments. Parkes Radio Telescope
Phone: (02) 6861 1777 Offering great information & photograph opportunities of the famous Radio Telescope depicted in the recent Australian movie, 'The Dish'.
The Interpretive Centre at the telescope offers hands-on displays, audiovisual's and informative staff to answer all of your questions. Bushman's Hill Entry from Wentworth Street Craft Corner 20-22 Dalton Street Alpaca Country Shop & Cafè - Free 10km south of Parkes on Newell Highway Memorial Hill
Entry from Bushman Street
Tyndall's Lavender Corner - Website Cnr. Tanks Road & Wellington Road Goobang National Park Phone: (02) 6851 4429 Pioneer Park Antique Machinery Museum
Pioneer Park - Newell Highway Henry Parkes Museum Pioneer Park - Newell Highway Parkes Elvis Festival
On the 2nd weekend in January every year, the town of Parkes in Central New South Wales comes alive to the sounds of hip-swivelling Elvis impersonators! Held over 5 days, the Festival Program features more than 100 events! Highlight events include the Elvis Street Parade, Elvis in the Park Festivities, Keno Feature Concerts, Elvis Gospel Church Service and the Transtank Miss Priscilla dinner. Entertainment across the town is almost non-stop!
Library Story Time - Website Story reading and craft sessions are held every Wednesday at Parkes Library
10am - "L Plates" - Little Learners - 0 to 2 years 11am - "P Plates" - Practicing Learners - 3 to 5 years Story time is FREE. No bookings are required. Parents or caregivers are asked to stay and help.
Skate Park Located in Keast Park on the corners of Hooley Street and Armstrong Street. The park is free to use and is a hit with the local youth, just remember your protective gear! Parkes Heart Smart Walking track landmarksKelly Reserve (Thomas Street) Bushman's Hill Reserve (Wentworth Street) Boulder Park(Cnr Wentworth & Alexandra Sts) Pioneer Oval and Spicer Park This large area was the first recreation ground gazetted in Parkes, and used to include forty more acres to the north as part of the ground. The additional properties were sold off to pay for other facilities in the town. This area was the peoples park, the common and also was once a golf course. It now houses rugby union, rugby league, AFL, soccer, cricket, little athletics and many school athletics carnivals. Spicer Park is also the shire council’s well-equipped caravan park. Memorial Hill Reserve The reserve is home to our 'lighthouse' war memorial built to honour all the dead from all the wars. It is hoped that plants and flowers will be planted from many of the countries that our servicemen fought in during those wars. This Reserve is also home to the Rotary Arboretum. |
