The NSW Labor government is opening school ovals to the public after hours and weekends to address the lack of green space in Sydney's high-density areas.
This expands a program already allowing public access to school playing fields during holidays.
A trial will involve several schools, including Kogarah High, Bardwell Park Infants, Manly West, Roseville, Seaforth primary, and Strathfield Girls High.
The government aims to balance high-density living with sufficient green spaces.
This initiative follows the controversial plan to reduce Moore Park's golf course size by half to create a public park.
Opposition from golfers, local councils, and celebrities like Mark Wahlberg has been noted.
Almost 200 school ovals are currently available to the public during school holidays under a shared spaces program.
The new initiative will extend this access to evenings and weekends during term time.