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City of Wollongong

Stanwell Park Children's Centre

Changes to hire at this Centre

Stanwell Park Children's Centre is no longer available for hire.

From January 2026, the Centre will be used exclusively as an early education and care centre. Please visit Big Fat Smile's website or call 1300 002 237 for information about this service.

You can visit our Community Centres and Halls page to find other spaces available for hire.

About the Centre

The centre was built in 1992 and is nestled in bushland next to Stanwell Avenue Reserve. The centre has one large room available for hire with a fenced outdoor area. This venue is suitable for all small meetings, functions and celebrations, including children's parties. The centre is fully accessible.

Stanwell Park Children's Centre is 600m or an 11 minute to the nearest bus stop. It is 1.6km to Stanwell Park Train Station.

Notice of Lease

At the Council meeting held on Monday 15 September 2025, Councillors considered the tender report for the lease of Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Council resolved to approve the recommendation to grant a 10-year lease to Big Fat Smile as the successful early education and care service provider. You can read the Council report PDF, 197.76 KB and meeting minutes PDF, 334.28 KB for more information.

To register your interest for 2026, further updates, and any enquiries please visit Big Fat Smile’s website or call 1300 002 237.