If we ever needed proof that the Blue Mountains can be a springboard to anything in the world, then Leah Blayney is the embodiment of that.

Council will reopen Katoomba and Springwood gyms this Saturday, with indoor swimming pools to follow in the coming weeks. 

Wentworth Falls Lake Park and Buttenshaw Park are receiving upgrades, thanks to the Western Sydney City Deal Liveability Program.

Council is applying for a grant of up to $500,000 from the Australian Government, to make St Johns Park (Blaxland) more inclusive.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to continuing bush fire activity and severe weather conditions predicted for the coming days, Council is CLOSING RESERVES, CAMPGROUNDS, LOOKOUTS and WALKING TRACKS. This is in addition to all sportsground closures, announced yesterday.

Due to the current circumstances with the bush fires, and severe heat and smoke predictions over the coming days, Council will be closing all sportsgrounds throughout the Blue Mountains from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 December (inclusive).

Led by acclaimed Persian-Australian tar player and composer, Hamed Sadeghi, Eishan Ensemble will present a stunning concert of eclectic Middle-Eastern jazz fusion at Blue Mountains Theatre on Friday 8 November. 

Cycling is a joy for children and it can help them stay fit. It’s also good for the environment! That’s why starting them early is a great idea and we’re here to help – with free bike skills workshops.

More than 600 people used our interactive, digital tool to select their favourite playground equipment for Glenbrook Park Stage 2 – a new inclusive, interactive playground for kids aged seven to 12 years.

Upcoming development of Blue Mountains district parks will include vital upgrades to accessibility.