One of the largest festival precinct in Greater Western Sydney, the showground was developed in the 1950s and is surrounded by eucalyptus bushland, with Orphan School Creek meandering on the north.

The markets are a popular attraction, with space for 600+ stalls, free entry, food & drink stands and thousands of visitors every weekend.

These have included Aussie Night Markets on Tuesday once per month, with the primary interest being the large number of international cuisine on offer, such as Turkish, Korean, Chinese and Mexican with over 40 multicultural street foods and dessert vendors, 20 craft stores, DJ performances, and also a boutique retail section.

[3] The Parklands Function Centre is used for engagement parties, wedding receptions, anniversaries, school reunions and award presentation nights for up to 250 people.

A harness racing track and club was located on the grounds from late 1964 through to June 2017 when it closed & was demolished to facilitate the large redevelopment.

It is built in consideration of the older eucalypt trees in the surrounding area that provide shade in the park as well as habitat for various local wildlife.

The intent to host the 2026 or 2030 Games in Greater Western Sydney was put to Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Sports Minister Stuart Ayres.

As a drive in testing facility with limited road access, traffic was backed up for multiple kilometres with waiting times up of to 6 hours.

The festival has grown to now cater for tens of thousands of Muslims and non-Muslims and has included as guests Yusuf Islam, famous Australian footballer, Hazem El Masri, the then Governor-General of Australia, Michael Jeffery and the previous Premier of New South Wales, Kristina Keneally.