Pyrmont is an inner-city suburb 2km of south-west of Sydney's CBD, in the local government area of the City of Sydney. Pyrmont was once a vital component of Sydney's industrial waterfront, with wharves, shipbuilding yards, factories and wool stores. Union Square is a major heritage precinct, with many buildings listed on the Register of the National Estate.. In recent years it has experienced redevelopment with an influx of residents and office workers.

The Pyrmont Bridge (used only by pedestrians) and Sydney Monorail (via Darling Harbour) link Pyrmont with the city. The Anzac Bridge is a large cable-stayed bridge spanning Johnstons Bay between Pyrmont and Rozelle. Star City Casino sits on Pyrmont’s Darling Harbour waterfront, while the Sydney Fish Market is on Blackwattle Bay. On the northern part of the peninsula is Jackson's Landing, a residential and commercial property development. Shopping is mainly on Harris Street, including everyday stores such as a bottle shop, deli, patisserie and convenience and hardware stores, and the nearby Broadway Shopping Centre. Other options include the Sydney Fish Market for seafood and the Good Living Growers' Market, held on the morning of the first Saturday of every month. It boasts more than 80 stalls selling meats, cheeses, vegetables, breads and more. The Pyrmont/Ultimo region is home to more than 30 restaurants and cafes, mostly around Union, Murray and Pyrmont streets and Jones Bay Wharf, where there are pub dining rooms, cafes and waterfront restaurants offering Italian, modern Australian, French, Japanese and other cuisines. State Transit buses and Metro Light Rail serve the area,with four light rail stations - Pyrmont Bay, Star City, John Street Square and the Sydney Fish Market. Pyrmont’s central city location puts it within easy access of excellent schools and hospitals. Pyrmont is home to the headquarters of s everal corporations including Vodafone, Nokia Australia, Google, the Network Ten studios, the Seven Network production studios and radio stations Nova 96.9, Vega 95.3, 2GB and2SM.

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Come and enjoy Pirrama Park

An extensive partially enclosed playground located within a scenic harbourside park, which features traditional, creative, musical, and water play equipment with shaded enclosures. Public toilets and a café kiosk are located adjacent to the playground.

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