Salters Field

This area of Parramatta Park is named after a former convict who moved to the area in 1796. 30 acres of land was granted to George Salter, allowing him to ‘reside and cultivate the land.’ Salter had been convicted of smuggling in England and given a sentence of transportation for 7 years, arriving in Sydney Cove on the Second Fleet in 1789. By 1800, he had successfully transformed Salter’s Farm, and was producing large crops of wheat and maize. You'll find wildlife in this area - They love the swimming in Domain Creek.

This area of Parramatta Park is named after a former convict who moved to the area in 1796. 30 acres of land was granted to George Salter, allowing him to ‘reside and cultivate the land.’ Salter had been convicted of smuggling in England and given a sentence of transportation for 7 years, arriving in Sydney Cove on the Second Fleet in 1789. By 1800, he had successfully transformed Salter’s Farm, and was producing large crops of wheat and maize. You'll find wildlife in this area - They love the swimming in Domain Creek.