__Outdoor facilities at some schools in our area will be open to the public from Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April 2026.__

This allows community members to use outdoor facilities at public schools during holidays for a wide range of activities. 

The schools open in the City of Sydney’s area are listed below, but always check the [Share Our Space](https://www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/we-support-communities/share-our-space.html) website first as schools and days may change.

- Darlinghurst Public
- Forest Lodge Public
- Newtown North Public
- Newtown Public
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus

The [Share Our Space program](https://edu.nsw.link/ShareOurSpace "Share Our Space") is a NSW Government initiative.

For questions about the program, email sinsw.shareourspace@det.nsw.edu.au. 

__Find out what else is happening [these school holidays](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/things-to-do-in-sydney-these-school-holidays "things to do this school holidays").__ 


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