St Ives Showground

The St Ives Showground site is a much valued regional recreation and major events destination for Ku-ring-gai and the wider northern Sydney region.

The site boasts Ku-ring-gai’s largest inclusive playground and is the home of an annual program of festivals and events, sports and recreational activities.

Temporary closure 
Jim Watson main arena is closed due to events from 18 to 25 February inclusive. We apologise for any inconvenience.

 

 

Plan your Showground visit

Contact our bookings office, view a map of the layout and learn more about the facilities offered at St Ives Showground.

St Ives Showground events

Find out what's happening at St Ives Showground.

Showground centenary

Happy 100th birthday to St Ives Showground.

St Ives Showground venue hire

Browse and book a facility at St Ives Showground.

St Ives Showground Regional Playground

Ku-ring-gai’s largest playground with lots of fun play experiences for different ages and abilities.

Showground cafe

The Showground now has its own café on the site of the former Rotary kiosk building.

Tree ropes course

Treetops Adventures offers fun-filled challenges for children through to adventure-seeking adults.

About St Ives Showground

Find out about St Ives Showground's history, geology and local species.

The Cultural and Environmental Education Centre

The Cultural and Environmental Education Centre is an ambitious new project planned for St Ives Showground.

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