It was built as a Methodist church. It was completed in 1885 it was dedicated to Samuel Leigh, the first Methodist Minister in Parramatta.
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A dam and popular recreation spot formed by damming one of the creeks which flows into the Parramatta River. Open for swimming on certain Council-sponsored event days. A few bushwalks to choose from around the lake.
Includes the Tudor Gatehouses on Macquarie St and George St, Governor's Bath House, Old Dairy and Boer War Memorial. There is also a substantial cycling track, and walks. The park has two restaurants, the upmarket Lachlans, located within Old Government House and the less-expensive Parramatta Park cafe on the river. The park includes historical buildings, the Rumsey Rose Garden, which has a significant heritage rose display, Wisteria Gardens, which are part of Cumberland Hospital (and are only open to the public for the last 2 weeks in September and may be entered either through the park or the hospital), and Murray Gardens, a small garden next to O'Connell Street and the Tudor Gate House.
This park contains Richie Benaud Oval, which is named after one of Australia's most famous cricketers who grew up in the area.
Fennell Street
Contains the grave of noted explorer Gregory Blaxland, who led the first expedition across the Blue Mountains.
It was named after Prince Alfred who visited the colony in 1867. It was the site of the colony's first gaol. Today it is a shaded, open space taking up one city block close to the centre of Parramatta. Community events are held here.
Home to the local Parramatta Eels rugby league team and Western Sydney Wanderers football team. Games on every second weekend during the winter (Eels) and summer (Wanderers). The stadium has a capacity of 30,000.