Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve is a free riverside reserve on Carinya Road in Picnic Point NSW 2213, on the Georges River. Its standout feature is water access: a small beach, a fishing wharf, and a launch point for jet skis, canoes and kayaks, plus barbecues.
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About Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
Water Access and Boating at Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve gives visitors direct access to the Georges River at Picnic Point. The reserve has a small beach on the river and a wharf that visitors use for fishing. Boat hire facilities are available at the reserve, and riders and paddlers can launch jet skis, canoes and kayaks from its shoreline. A kiosk is located nearby, so visitors can pair a day on the water with a break on the foreshore. The waterfront setting makes Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve a practical starting point for anglers and small-boat users who want an easy launch on the Georges River.
Barbecues and Grassed Areas at Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve has barbecues that visitors can use for cooking meals on site. The reserve also includes a grassed area that suits picnic gatherings and relaxed time outdoors beside the river. Because the reserve sits on the Georges River foreshore, families can combine a barbecue lunch with a walk or a fishing session at the wharf. For additional picnic facilities, Fitzpatrick Park is reached by continuing along Carinya Road through the reserve, and Fitzpatrick Park has toilets, barbecues and picnic tables. Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve therefore works well as a relaxed riverside spot for a family outing with a meal and open space.
Facilities at Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
Visitor tips for Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
- ✓Park at the Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve end of Carinya Road and begin the walk from there.
- ✓Bring a kayak, canoe or jet ski, as the reserve is used as a launch point on the Georges River.
- ✓Fish from the wharf on the Georges River.
- ✓Continue along Carinya Road through the reserve to reach Fitzpatrick Park, which has toilets, barbecues and picnic tables.
- ✓Use the barbecues and grassed area for a riverside family picnic.
Getting to Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
Carinya Road, Picnic Point NSW 2213. Park at the Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve end of Carinya Road and start the walk from there. The reserve is listed as free to visit.
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- 📍Fitzpatrick Park, Georges River National Park
- 📍Georges River foreshore
- 📍Carinya Road walking route
- 📍Kiosk (nearby)
Frequently asked questions about Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve
Does Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve have BBQ facilities I can use for a family picnic?
Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve has barbecues that visitors can use. The reserve also has a grassed area suited to family picnics on the Georges River foreshore. Fitzpatrick Park, reached by continuing along Carinya Road, has additional barbecues and picnic tables.
What sports or recreation facilities are available at Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve?
Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve has boat hire facilities and a wharf for fishing. Visitors can launch jet skis, canoes and kayaks from the reserve. The reserve also has a small beach on the Georges River.
Where can I park when visiting Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve, and is parking free?
Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve is located at Carinya Road, Picnic Point NSW 2213. Visitors can park at the Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve end of Carinya Road and walk from there. The reserve is listed as free to visit.
Are there walking or cycling paths around Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve along the Georges River?
A walking route continues along Carinya Road through Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve. The route leads on to Fitzpatrick Park in Georges River National Park. The reserve sits on the Georges River foreshore.
What amenities are near Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve, like cafes, shops, or toilets?
A kiosk is located nearby Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve. Fitzpatrick Park, reached by continuing along Carinya Road, has toilets, barbecues and picnic tables. The reserve itself has barbecues and a grassed area.
What makes Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve special compared to other parks in Sydney's south-west?
Alan Ashton Foreshore Reserve offers direct Georges River access, with a small beach, a fishing wharf and a launch point for jet skis, canoes and kayaks. The reserve is named after Alan John Ashton, former Bankstown City Councillor and MLA for East Hills. It is free to visit.