The NSW Labor government has announced a major change for Wentworth Park, the greyhound racing home in Sydney. The 14-hectare site, just 1.5 km west of the CBD, will be redeveloped into community sports fields and open park space. This will support up to 7,300 new homes in the area. Premier Chris Minns said, "We recognise Wentworth Park holds deep history and meaning for many people, and we know some will be disappointed by this change." He added, "This is more homes, more playing fields and better public spaces, alongside the infrastructure that makes neighbourhoods work." Greyhound Racing NSW’s lease runs until 2027, but the government will not renew it. The decision deals a heavy blow to greyhound racing in Sydney, likely pushing it to rural areas. The Drake report into Greyhound Racing NSW, expected soon, highlights concerns over animal welfare, including cruelty claims. City of Sydney will lead the detailed planning. The 3.3-hectare Wentworth Park Sporting Complex will become community sports fields and green space. Surrounding land rezoning will allow up to 2,500 homes, adding to 4,800 homes already planned nearby. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said, "Greyhound racing is cruel, barbaric, outdated and unsustainable – it has no place in modern society." She has long pushed to end racing and return Wentworth Park to the community. Housing will mostly be built on the eastern side, now old warehouses and the fish market site. Mirvac is set to build 1,400 homes, including 580 student units, starting in 2027 after approvals. The new Sydney fish market opens January 19, 2026. Wentworth Park will have great transport links, including a ferry stop, upgraded light rail, and the future Pyrmont Metro station by 2032. After the greyhound lease ends in September 2027, the site will be cleared and given to the city for sports use. Planning Minister Paul Scully said, "Our city is changing, and we have a responsibility to make sure people can live near the jobs, education and transport they rely on." Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Steve Griffin said talks with the government were "very limited" but recognised "the world has moved on". He hopes to move greyhound racing to a new western Sydney track. The government pledged $10 million to support upgrades for other greyhound racing tracks. Racing Minister David Harris said greyhound racing remains important for regional jobs but must meet high animal welfare standards.