Tench Reserve, situated along the Nepean River, has reopened after undergoing a significant $13-million renovation. The 10-hectare community park, designed by Context, is now accessible to the public.

The site of Tench Reserve posed challenges due to its narrow and undulating nature, constrained by the Nepean River, a motorway, and housing developments. The first phase of the masterplan focused on enhancing the riverside precinct and involved various improvements such as the addition of a Changing Places facility by Hill Thalis Architecture, accessible picnic areas and seating, inclusive play spaces, new pathways, native planting, and a public art installation by Cave Urban. This phase was completed in February 2023. The second and final stage concentrated on revitalizing the wharf recreation precinct, introducing hubs on the riverbank and an amphitheater for community events. It opened in December 2023.

Context, in collaboration with Indigenous design and strategy studio Balarinji, consulted with local Aboriginal knowledge holders to ensure that the design embraced the site's Aboriginal cultural and spiritual significance. The engagement with the local Indigenous community aimed to deepen the park's connection to its sense of place.

The park's design aligns with the City of Penrith's Nepean River Master Plan, developed by Clouston Associates, which seeks to foster connections between the community and the water and its diverse ecologies. The redevelopment of Tench Reserve was part of the NSW Government's Parks for People Program, a $50 million initiative aimed at improving public access to open spaces throughout Greater Sydney.