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Best BBQ & Picnic Parks in Canterbury-Bankstown

Canterbury-Bankstown has parks with electric BBQ facilities, covered picnic shelters, and picnic tables suitable for family gatherings and group events. All parks below have confirmed BBQ or picnic facilities.

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The best BBQ parks have electric BBQs (free to use), covered shelters for shade, picnic tables, toilets, and parking. The table below compares Canterbury-Bankstown's top BBQ parks.

Comparison table — Best BBQ & Picnic Parks in Canterbury-Bankstown

Park	Suburb	BBQ	Picnic area	Toilets	Parking	Playground	Details
Peace Park	Ashbury	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Bankstown City Gardens	Bankstown	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Paul Keating Park	Bankstown	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Maluga Passive Park	Birrong	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Everley Park	Chester Hill	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Beaman Park	Earlwood	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Girrahween Park	Earlwood	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Gough Whitlam Park	Earlwood	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Hughes Park	Earlwood	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
East Hills Park	East Hills	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Northcote Park	Greenacre	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Ewen Park	Hurlstone Park	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Parry Park	Lakemba	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Mirambeena Regional Park	Lansdowne	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Fitzpatrick Park	Picnic Point	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Lambeth Reserve	Picnic Point	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Neptune Park	Revesby	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Gazzard Park	Yagoona	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Turrella Reserve	Earlwood	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Roberts Park	Greenacre	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →

Park profiles — Best BBQ & Picnic Parks in Canterbury-Bankstown

Peace Park

📍 Ashbury, NSW 2193

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Peace Park is a public park on Trevenar Street in Ashbury with an off-leash area for dogs as its standout feature. The park also has a playground for little ones, a picnic area with BBQ facilities, open grass for a runaround and an observation tower on top of the hill.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Peace Park

Peace Park has an off-leash area where dogs can exercise without a lead, and the park is pet-friendly, so dogs are welcome to visit with their owners. Peace Park supplies dog drinking water for pets and poo bags for owners to clean up after them. The leash-free area gives Ashbury dog owners a convenient place close to home to let their pets run.

Playground and BBQ Area at Peace Park

Peace Park has a well-kept playground for little ones, which makes the park a kid-friendly choice for Ashbury families. Peace Park has barbecue facilities and a picnic area, so groups can cook and eat outdoors. Public toilets and drinking water are on site, which suits longer visits with young children. Families can pair time on the playground with a weekend BBQ or picnic.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnic familiesHilltop lookoutOpen grass runaroundWheelchair accessible

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Bankstown City Gardens

📍 Bankstown, NSW 2200

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Bankstown City Gardens is a public park within Memorial Park, Bankstown NSW 2200. Its standout feature is Livvi's Place, a large fenced playground for kids of all abilities. The gardens also have barbecues, picnic shelters, walking tracks and open green spaces, and are open 24 hours.

Livvi's Place Playground at Bankstown City Gardens

Bankstown City Gardens has Livvi's Place, where the play equipment includes slides, swings, a trampoline and a flying fox. Children can also climb, balance and play imaginatively on the equipment. Sand and water play areas inside the playground give younger children a wider range of activities. The fence around Livvi's Place defines a clear play space, which helps families supervising young children, and the whole playground is designed to be inclusive for every ability.

Picnics and Barbecues at Bankstown City Gardens

Bankstown City Gardens has barbecues, picnic tables and shelters, which make the park a good place for a small picnic lunch. Seating areas let families and groups eat and relax together. Water stations and a water fountain allow visitors to refill bottles, and public toilets support longer visits. Because the gardens are open 24 hours every day, the barbecues and picnic areas can be used for weekend lunches or evening meals.

Kids playgroundAll-abilities playWeekend BBQPicnic lunchWalking and relaxingTai chi and meditationWheelchair accessFamily outings

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Paul Keating Park

📍 Bankstown, NSW 2200

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Paul Keating Park is a free public park on The Mall in the Bankstown CBD. Its standout feature is the Ian Stromborg Play Space, a multimillion dollar playground with a hero play tower resembling a banksia pod and a super-slide, designed for all ages and abilities.

Ian Stromborg Play Space at Paul Keating Park

The Ian Stromborg Play Space at Paul Keating Park combines its tower and super-slide with interactive nature play elements, slides and swings. Water play facilities in the play space run in summer. Shaded seating areas and hammock spaces sit within the play space, so parents and carers can rest in the shade while children play. Paul Keating Park also has open grassy areas where groups and families can spread out.

Picnics and Public Art at Paul Keating Park

Paul Keating Park has picnic tables and barbecue facilities for visitors who want to eat outdoors, including an accessible picnic area. Shaded spots and new seating offer a break from the sun. Artworks are placed through the grounds, so visitors can enjoy public art while they eat. Paul Keating Park was officially declared on 13 June 2000 on the former site of a council administration building, and today it is a popular green area in the heart of Bankstown.

Kids playgroundSummer water playPicnic and BBQWheelchair accessiblePram-friendly pathsFree entryShaded seatingDogs allowed

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Maluga Passive Park

📍 Birrong, NSW 2143

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Maluga Passive Park is a park on Gascoigne Road in Birrong whose standout feature is a large freshwater pond that gives habitat to many bird species and other wildlife. The park also has a fenced, toddler-friendly playground, fitness equipment, picnic tables, barbecues, walking paths and toilets.

Playground and Fitness Equipment at Maluga Passive Park

Maluga Passive Park has a fenced playground with a toddler-friendly area, which suits families with young children. The park also has fitness equipment and pull-up bars for adults who want to exercise outdoors. Parents can keep an eye on children in the playground while other adults work out on the equipment in the same park, so Maluga Passive Park works as a shared stop for play and fitness.

Bioretention Ponds and Wildlife at Maluga Passive Park

Maluga Passive Park has a network of artificial bioretention ponds that capture stormwater and remove its contaminants. Bushland Management Services planted 47,000 native plants into the bioretention basins in a project that began in 2015 in partnership with Canterbury Bankstown City Council. The ponds improve water quality, reduce erosion and flood risk, and give habitat to waterbirds, small reptiles and amphibians. Ibis are commonly seen around the large freshwater pond.

Kids playgroundToddler playWeekend BBQPicnic spotOutdoor fitnessWalking and runningBirdwatchingOpen 24 hours

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Everley Park

📍 Chester Hill, NSW 2162

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Everley Park is a public park in Chester Hill whose standout feature is an expansive sports venue with cricket fields, soccer fields, an oval and lighting. The park also has a public BBQ area, picnic areas set among gardens, a playground and walking paths.

Sports Fields at Everley Park

The sports grounds at Everley Park take in cricket fields, soccer fields and an oval, and the grounds are served by lighting. Everley Park Little Athletics Centre is listed at the park's address, so the park also hosts little athletics. Field conditions vary across the park, and the soccer fields need better greenery maintenance. Toilets are located near the sports grounds, and restrooms sit on all corners of the park.

BBQ and Picnic Areas at Everley Park

Everley Park has a public BBQ area that runs on a first come, first serve basis, so booking is generally not needed. Larger events at the park should be arranged with Cumberland Council. Picnic areas are set among open green spaces and well-maintained gardens, and the park also has a playground and walking paths, so families can pair a picnic with play and a stroll. The BBQ and picnic areas suit relaxed weekend lunches.

Weekend BBQKids playgroundFamily picnicsCricket and soccerWalking pathsLittle athleticsToilets on site

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Beaman Park

📍 Earlwood, NSW 2206

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Beaman Park is a 27.2-acre sports and recreation park on the Cooks River in Earlwood. Its standout feature is its sports grounds, with four grass tennis courts, a soccer field and a cricket field, and it also has a fully fenced playground, BBQ facilities and a link to the Cooks River Cycle Path.

Sports Fields and Tennis at Beaman Park

Beaman Park has four grass tennis courts at its tennis centre on Vera Avenue, along with a soccer field, a cricket field and a sports centre. Earlwood Wanderers soccer club and Earlwood Saints rugby league club use the park as their home ground. A $3 million upgrade added new sports fields, upgraded lighting, and drainage and irrigation systems, with most of the benefit going to the eastern fields. The upgraded ground can host up to six games at once.

Fenced Playground and Picnic Area at Beaman Park

Beaman Park has a fully fenced playground with a climbing and slide structure, a ride-on animal and a shade cover. BBQ facilities sit alongside picnic tables, park benches and shaded spots, and a drinking fountain is available nearby. The park's lush greenery makes it a pleasant setting for a picnic. Families with young children can pair time on the fenced playground with a barbecue at the picnic tables.

Kids playgroundBBQ and picnic tablesTennis playersSoccer and cricket teamsCyclists on Cooks River pathWalkers and runnersFamilies with young children

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Girrahween Park

📍 Earlwood, NSW 2206

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Girrahween Park is a shaded bushland picnic park in Earlwood, set under tall eucalypts within Wolli Creek Regional Park. Its most notable feature is the main picnic area, which has covered tables and electric BBQ plates near the toilets, and the Two Valley trail entrance sits beside it.

Picnic Areas at Girrahween Park

Girrahween Park has three picnic areas close together. The main picnic area, cared for by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, has covered tables, extra open tables and electric BBQ plates. A lower picnic area has tables and a bench, and a third picnic area near the Fauna Street entrance has more tables. Picnic shelters and barbecues are spread across the picnic areas, and the shade under tall eucalypts keeps the grounds cool on warm days.

Dog Rules at Girrahween Park

Girrahween Park is a Canterbury-Bankstown Council park where dogs are welcome on a lead. Dogs must remain under the effective control of a competent person at all times and are not allowed off-leash. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of children's play equipment and food preparation areas, so owners should keep them clear of the playground and barbecue areas. Bag stations are provided for dog waste.

Family picnicsKids playgroundWeekend BBQOn-leash dog walksBush walksBirdwatchingShaded picnics

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Gough Whitlam Park

📍 Earlwood, NSW 2206

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Gough Whitlam Park is a 32.1 acre public park on Bayview Ave in Earlwood, beside the Cooks River. Its standout feature is a fully fenced off-leash dog park split into separate small and large dog areas, and the grounds also hold a toddler-friendly playground, picnic sites, BBQ areas, a cricket field and a bike path.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Gough Whitlam Park

Gough Whitlam Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog park where dogs can exercise without a lead. The dog park is divided into a small dog area and a large dog area, so owners can choose the zone that suits their pet. The park's large open space also gives dogs room to run. The dog area has some cleanliness and maintenance issues, and its water taps are missing or limited.

Playground and Picnic Areas at Gough Whitlam Park

Gough Whitlam Park has a playground with toddler-friendly features, and the playground is the park's main family attraction. Shade, seats and tables sit near the playground. Gough Whitlam Park also has picnic sites and BBQ areas that suit family gatherings. Drinking water and public toilets are available in the park, which makes Gough Whitlam Park practical for outings with young children.

Off-leash dogsSmall and large dog areasKids playgroundFamily picnicsWeekend BBQCricket playersCyclistsWheelchair-friendly access

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Hughes Park

📍 Earlwood, NSW 2206

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Hughes Park in Earlwood NSW 2206 is a public park whose standout feature is a fenced off-leash dog park with agility equipment, dog water and poo bags. It also offers a playground, a sporting field with a cricket net and netball ring, BBQ facilities and picnic tables.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Hughes Park

Hughes Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog area. The dog area at Hughes Park has a double-gated entrance, agility equipment, an agility ring and puppy platforms. Hughes Park provides dog drinking water, a water fountain and poo bags for owners to use. The off-leash area at Hughes Park includes open grassy fields, obstacles and dog toys are allowed. Hughes Park has seating and shaded areas for owners who wait with their dogs. Lead rules at Hughes Park are set locally and posted at the entrance. The main access point for the dog area at Hughes Park is Warburton Parade, because the Narani Crescent entrance is inaccessible.

Playground and Bike Path at Hughes Park

Hughes Park has a playground located behind Francis Street, reachable from Westfield Street or Warburton Parade. The playground at Hughes Park offers toddler-friendly equipment, a toddler slide, a larger slide, two types of swings and a baby swing. A climbing structure sits under a shade sail at Hughes Park. Hughes Park has seats and a sun shade beside the play equipment for carers. The playground at Hughes Park is unfenced, so adults should supervise young children closely. Hughes Park also has a bike path for riders and walkers who want to move around the park.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicsTeam sportsCycling

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East Hills Park

📍 East Hills, NSW 2213

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East Hills Park is a riverside public park on Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills NSW 2213, on the Georges River. Its standout feature is a playground renovated in 2023 around a large Biibox Multiplay Unit for children aged 2 and up. The park also has electric barbecues, picnic tables and shade shelters.

Playground at East Hills Park

East Hills Park has a playground whose Biibox Multiplay Unit lets children slide, climb, crawl, hide and meet friends, with integrated play panels for sensory play. A row boat springer holds up to six little rowers and offers rocking, swinging, balancing and role play. For inclusive play, East Hills Park has a Double Inclusive whirlwind spinning piece and a classic swing set with a flat seat and a cradle seat, plus a Biibox climbing net.

Picnics and Riverside Strolls at East Hills Park

Picnic groups at East Hills Park can cook on the electric barbecues and sit at picnic tables under shade shelters, out of direct sun. Drinking water and public flush toilets are available for picnickers. Paths for strolling run through the grassy riverside reserve, and benches placed across it give visitors a place to rest and take in waterside views over the Georges River.

Kids playground (ages 2+)Picnics by the riverWeekend BBQInclusive playRiverside strollsFamily get-togethers

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Northcote Park

📍 Greenacre, NSW 2190

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Northcote Park is a public park at the corner of Northcote Road and Waterloo Road in Greenacre, NSW. Its standout feature is a children's playground, which sits alongside outdoor fitness equipment, barbecues, picnic areas and a basketball hoop for families and visitors.

Playground and Outdoor Fitness at Northcote Park

Northcote Park has a children's playground that makes it a suitable choice for young kids. The kids' play area at Northcote Park was recently refurbished, so the equipment is newer than at many local parks. Northcote Park also has an outdoor gym area with fitness equipment for adults who want to exercise in the open air. Shaded eating areas are spread across the park, so parents can rest nearby while children play. Northcote Park is described as suitable for families, making it a practical stop for a relaxed family outing in Greenacre.

BBQ and Picnic Facilities at Northcote Park

Northcote Park has barbecues for cooking outdoors during a day visit. Northcote Park also has picnic facilities and shaded picnic seating for groups who want to share a meal. Sheltered seating at Northcote Park gives visitors a place to rest or watch activities in the park. Shaded eating areas are available across the park, which helps on warm days. Visitors planning a picnic at Northcote Park should bring their own rubbish bags, because the park has few rubbish bins.

Kids playgroundFamily outingsWeekend BBQPicnics in the shadeOutdoor fitnessBasketballStreet parking

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Ewen Park

📍 Hurlstone Park, NSW 2193

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Ewen Park is the largest single park in Hurlstone Park, set beside the Cooks River with two playing fields. Its most notable feature is a large playground with a bike track and skate park, and the park also marks the start of the 6km Greenway shared path.

Playground, Bike Track and Skate Park at Ewen Park

Ewen Park has a large playground with a bike track and a skate park, so young children, older kids and teenagers each have space to play and ride. The playground sits beside the Cooks River, and no fence separates the playground from the river. Parents should keep young children within close view during play. Open green space surrounds the playground, giving families room to spread out before or after a session.

Sports Fields and Clubhouse at Ewen Park

Ewen Park has two playing fields used by the Hurlstone Park Wanderers soccer club, and cricket is played on the fields in summer. The club's new clubhouse opened in March 2024. The clubhouse includes a canteen, a covered BBQ area, a club room, change rooms and accessible public toilets. Because the BBQ area is covered, groups can use it in wet weather.

Kids playgroundBike and skate ridersSoccer and cricketPicnics and BBQsCooks River walksKayakersWheelchair-friendly visitsNature watching

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Parry Park

📍 Lakemba, NSW 2195

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Parry Park is a public park on Punchbowl Road and the only large park in Lakemba. Its most notable feature is a playspace with a sand and water play area, a kids' cycle track, swings and a spinner, alongside open fields for soccer and cricket and BBQ facilities.

Playground at Parry Park

Parry Park has a playground with a sand and water play area for children. A kids' cycle track offers challenging, bumpy terrain, and a dynamic play zone has swings and a spinner. A passive lawn area for quiet play overlooks the entire area. Two pavilions sit opposite each other as beacons for the playground and are illuminated at night, guiding visitors to the toilets, change facilities and water.

Sports Fields at Parry Park

Parry Park has expansive open fields for soccer and cricket matches, along with cricket pitches and soccer courts. Futsal soccer at the park is leased. Parry Park addresses a shortage of open space in the Lakemba area, and its fields and courts serve a wide range of local teams. The park is a prime location for a major recreation destination and sports hub.

Kids playgroundSand and water playKids cycle trackBBQ picnicsSoccer and cricketFamily sheltersAccessible parkingDogs permitted

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Mirambeena Regional Park

📍 Lansdowne, NSW 2163

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Mirambeena Regional Park is a 20 ha urban park and nature reserve in Lansdowne, NSW 2163, best known for the 2.1 km sealed cycling track in its Lansdowne Reserve section. The park also has lakes, several playgrounds, electric barbecues, picnic shelters and walking tracks through natural bushland.

Playgrounds at Mirambeena Regional Park

Mirambeena Regional Park has playgrounds in several areas. The Garrison Point picnic area has a playground and toilets, and Flinders Slopes has a playground with a picnic shelter. Between Lake Gillawarna and Flinders Slopes, Mirambeena Regional Park has an upgraded playground with modern equipment, including a very high slide, a play tower, swings and an area for younger children. The park has multiple restrooms, including a public toilet block in Lansdowne Reserve.

BBQ and Picnic Areas at Mirambeena Regional Park

Mirambeena Regional Park has electric barbecue spots, picnic shelters and seating across its picnic areas. The Garrison Point picnic area sits next to Lake Gillawarna and has a barbecue, sheltered areas and a view over the lake, which homes along Henry Lawson Drive hide from the road. Garrison Point is popular for community events and has hosted major public Australia Day celebrations. Lansdowne Reserve, within the park, also has picnic shelters.

Family playgroundsWeekend BBQCycling trackLakeside picnicsBushland walksCommunity eventsSports groundsWildlife spotting

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Fitzpatrick Park

📍 Picnic Point, NSW 2213

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Fitzpatrick Park is a riverside park in Picnic Point, inside Georges River National Park. Its standout feature is access to the Georges River for fishing and for launching canoes and kayaks from a nearby boat ramp. The park also has gas BBQs and a spacious picnic area for families.

Fishing and Kayaking at Fitzpatrick Park

Fitzpatrick Park is a good spot for family fishing, with luderick, mullet and mulloway as the target species. Anglers fish from the riverbank straight into the Georges River, where the water is clean and fish are abundant. A boat ramp close to the park gives visitors a place to launch a canoe or kayak. Riverbank erosion protection is in place along the shoreline.

Picnics and BBQs at Fitzpatrick Park

Fitzpatrick Park has a spacious picnic area where families can play games, relax and spread a picnic rug on the grass. Gas BBQ facilities let visitors cook a barbecue lunch, and on-site toilets serve the picnic area. A flat expanse of open ground gives children room to kick a ball or throw a Frisbee, and Fitzpatrick Park also has a playground for kids.

Family picnicsGas BBQ lunchesFishing spotKayak launchKids playgroundRiverside walksWeekday visits

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Lambeth Reserve

📍 Picnic Point, NSW 2213

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Lambeth Reserve is a riverside reserve in Picnic Point NSW 2213 on the Georges River, best known for its wooden boardwalk with river views that leads to the Picnic Point boat ramp. The reserve also has a children's playground, a free outdoor gym, barbecues, picnic tables and a public toilet.

Riverside Boardwalk at Lambeth Reserve

Lambeth Reserve has a wooden boardwalk beside the Georges River that serves as a walking and jogging route with water views. The well-maintained track passes shady spots by the river and has a secluded feel, and it suits evening walks. Dogs are welcome on the boardwalk, although Lambeth Reserve has no fully fenced area and no separate spaces for big and small dogs. The boardwalk runs to the Picnic Point boat ramp and joins other riverside tracks along the Georges River for a longer walk.

Playground and Outdoor Gym at Lambeth Reserve

Lambeth Reserve has a newly built children's playground with one swing for older children and a flat-bottomed circle swing. The circle swing is not suitable for babies, and the playground has no baby swings. Lambeth Reserve also has a free outdoor gym for adults and elderly visitors, with a hand cycle, leg raise, pull-up bar and shoulder press. The gym needs no membership or booking, so parents can fit in a workout while children use the playground.

Dog walking on the riverside boardwalkKids playgroundFamily picnicsBarbecue gatheringsRiverside walks and joggingOutdoor fitnessFishing spotFree entry

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Neptune Park

📍 Revesby, NSW 2212

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Neptune Park is a council park at 15A Neptune Street, Revesby NSW 2212, with a playground, barbecue facilities and sports fields. Its standout feature is a large football field with goal posts, alongside cricket nets, making it a strong choice for active families and weekend sport.

Sports Fields and Cricket Nets at Neptune Park

Neptune Park has a large football field with goal posts for organised matches and training. Neptune Park has cricket nets and cricket facilities, so cricket players can practise on site. Neptune Park also has a playing field and sports fields, with a clubhouse located nearby. The open grassy fields across Neptune Park give players extra space for warm-ups and informal games. Neptune Park offers both football and cricket in one location, which makes it a practical base for a full day of sport. Visitors can combine a match with a picnic or barbecue at the same park.

Playground at Neptune Park

Neptune Park has a playground for young children, which is described as well-maintained. The playground at Neptune Park includes swings and a rope bridge designed for older kids. Neptune Park has a clubhouse with public toilets located about 100 metres from the playground. Neptune Park is described as a great spot for afternoon playdates and children's birthday parties. The grassed areas around Neptune Park give children room to run between play sessions.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQFootball and cricketBirthday partiesFamily picnicsCommunity eventsFree to visitOn-site parking

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Gazzard Park

📍 Yagoona, NSW 2199

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Gazzard Park is a public park on Cooper Road in Yagoona NSW 2199, Australia. Its standout feature is an accessible picnic area with a roofed shelter and public BBQ facilities, located next to a children's playground. The park offers picnic tables, wide flat paths and benches, making it a practical choice for families and visitors with prams or wheelchairs.

Picnic Shelter and BBQ Area at Gazzard Park

Gazzard Park has an accessible picnic spot with a roofed shelter and public BBQ facilities. Gazzard Park has picnic tables and a shaded area, giving families a comfortable place to eat together. The public BBQs at Gazzard Park are generally first come, first served and do not need to be booked for everyday use. For larger gatherings, visitors should check with City of Canterbury Bankstown council first. Charcoal BBQs are typically restricted at Gazzard Park unless designated charcoal disposal bins are provided. Personal gas BBQs are generally allowed at Gazzard Park when they are continuously supervised, and visitors should confirm this with council before bringing their own.

Playground and Open Space at Gazzard Park

Gazzard Park has a children's playground located next to its picnic area. The playground at Gazzard Park includes playground equipment for children, and the park provides facilities for both children and adults. Gazzard Park has a large, well-maintained field and an oval for sport and informal play. Gazzard Park also has open green spaces that suit relaxation, exercise and social interaction. Gazzard Park serves as a venue for local gatherings, making it a useful spot for families and neighbourhood groups to spend an afternoon outdoors.

Family picnicsKids playgroundBBQ picnicsAccessible strollsPrams and wheelchairsOval sportDog visits

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Turrella Reserve

📍 Earlwood, NSW 2206

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Turrella Reserve is a public park on Banks Road, Earlwood, inside Wolli Creek Regional Park. Its standout feature is an upgraded playground with new play equipment, alongside three new sheltered picnic tables, barbecues, a new toilet block and a walking track through the parklands.

Playground and Picnic Shelters at Turrella Reserve

Turrella Reserve has a playground upgraded with new play equipment. The same upgrade added barbecues, three new picnic tables under shelters, new seating and footpaths, and four older picnic tables stand nearby for larger groups. Several new park benches and sheltered seating are spread across the reserve, so families can base a barbecue picnic or community gathering around the play area.

Toilets and Walking Track at Turrella Reserve

Turrella Reserve has a new toilet block, built as part of the reserve upgrade, and CCTV cameras are installed near the toilets. Two sets of ibis-proof rubbish bins, each paired with a recycling bin, handle waste across the grounds. A walking track and footpaths run through the parklands, which sit within Wolli Creek Regional Park and give the reserve a bushland setting for walks.

Kids playgroundPicnic sheltersFamiliesBBQ picnicsWalking tracksBushland setting

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Roberts Park

📍 Greenacre, NSW 2190

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Roberts Park is a public park at 105 Waterloo Road, Greenacre NSW 2190, run by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Its standout feature is the Greenacre Splash Park, a free, all-abilities water play park in the north-east corner. The park also has a skate park, play space, walking track and barbecues.

Greenacre Splash Park at Roberts Park

Roberts Park has a free, all-abilities splash park called Greenacre Splash Park, located in the north-east corner of the park. The splash park was built as a $6 million project that activated an area of Roberts Park that was previously underused. Its water play features help visitors cool down in summer, and the splash park has a kiosk that opens in summer. The water play is seasonal: in winter, when the water is switched off, Roberts Park continues to be a place to meet and play. Greenacre Splash Park also has toilets, an accessible and adult change toilet and a family change room. Its design includes seating, shade, open space and landscaping upgrades.

Skate Park and Play Space at Roberts Park

Roberts Park has a skate park, Roberts Skate Park, which is free to use and open seven days a week. The skate park offers ramps, rails and smooth concrete surfaces, suited to both beginners and experienced skaters. Skaters at Roberts Park can practise ollies, kickflips, grinds, slides and shuvits. Roberts Park also has a play space with playground equipment for younger children. The skate and play areas sit in a lush green setting, which makes Roberts Park a casual, family-friendly outing.

Splash park for kidsSkateboardingWeekend BBQPicnic sheltersWalking trackAccessible parkBasketball half court

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Frequently asked questions

Which Canterbury-Bankstown parks have free electric BBQs?

Most council parks in Canterbury-Bankstown with confirmed BBQ facilities have free-to-use electric BBQs. Check individual park listings for electric vs charcoal BBQ confirmation.

Which Canterbury-Bankstown parks have covered picnic shelters?

Parks with confirmed picnic facilities often include covered shelters. Check individual listings for shelter confirmation as coverage varies by park.

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