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A fig-lined avenue in Hyde Park, Sydney
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The Domain

Sydney is a big city in Australia. It has many amazing green spaces and natural areas. You can find lots of parks even in the busy city centre. Some of these include the Chinese Garden of Friendship and Hyde Park. Hyde Park is named after a famous park in London.

Sydney also has several national parks. One of the most famous is the Royal National Park. It is the second oldest national park in the whole world! Only Yellowstone National Park in the USA is older. The Royal National Park is huge, covering about 132 square kilometers.

Another fantastic green space in Sydney is the Royal Botanic Garden. It's full of beautiful plants, colorful flowers, and peaceful areas.

When Sydney was first built, people planned for parks and open spaces. These areas helped people relax away from the busy city streets. Hyde Park is the oldest park in Sydney.

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"Lover's Walk", Hyde Park, around 1912.

Sydney's Biggest Parks

Sydney has many large parks. Some of the biggest are national parks. These parks protect nature and offer places for people to explore. Here are some of the largest parks in the wider Sydney area:

Ordinal Park Name Area (hectares) Area (acres) Notes
1 Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park 15,400 38,054
2 Royal National Park 13,200 32,618
3 Western Sydney Parklands 5,280 13,047
4 Heathcote National Park 2,250 5,560
5 Garigal National Park 2,200 5,436
6 Lane Cove National Park 600 1,483
7 Sydney Harbour National Park 411 1,016 Made up of ten smaller parks
8 Georges River National Park 340 840

Major Parks in the City Centre

Even within the main part of Sydney, there are many large and important parks. These parks are popular spots for locals and visitors.

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Centennial Park
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Queen's Park

Here are some of the biggest parks located right in the City of Sydney area:

Ordinal Park Name Area (hectares) Area (acres) Notes
1 Centennial Park 189 467
2 Moore Park 115 284
3 Sydney Park 45 111
4 The Domain 34 84
5 Royal Botanic Garden 30 74

Other Parks and Reserves

Sydney has many other parks and reserves. These green spaces are important for nature and for people to enjoy. Here is a list of some of them:

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