Lachlan Reserve
Lachlan Reserve is a large open picnic area on Grand Drive in Centennial Park, Sydney, shaded by paperbark and she-oak trees. Its standout feature is two reserved picnic tables that groups can book, with a mobile food van, amenities and a self-guided walking path all close by.
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About Lachlan Reserve
Picnic Area at Lachlan Reserve
Lachlan Reserve has two reserved picnic tables set in a broad grassy space under paperbark and she-oak shade. A mobile food van operates nearby, so visitors can buy food rather than packing a full meal. Amenities sit about 20 metres from the tables, and a self-guided walking path is close by. Lachlan Reserve sits within walking distance of the Lily and Duck Ponds and across from the Rose and Column Gardens, so a picnic here can easily include a stroll.
Group Bookings at Lachlan Reserve
Lachlan Reserve can be booked for group picnics through Centennial Parklands. Groups can add extras for a fee, including a second set of tables and chairs, a children's entertainer or a caterer. Schools can also book the reserve and may bring groups larger than the site's capacity, with the school hire fee becoming $1 per person above 100 people. Booking extras ahead lets larger groups plan a full day at the site.
Facilities at Lachlan Reserve
Visitor tips for Lachlan Reserve
- ✓Book ahead if you want to be sure of the two picnic tables.
- ✓Check the opening hours before you go, as they can change.
Getting to Lachlan Reserve
Grand Drive, Centennial Parklands, Sydney NSW 2021.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Centennial Park
- 📍Lily and Duck Ponds
- 📍Rose and Column Gardens
Frequently asked questions about Lachlan Reserve
Can you book Lachlan Reserve for a picnic?
Yes, groups can reserve the site through Centennial Parklands and add extras such as a caterer.
Are there toilets near Lachlan Reserve?
Yes, amenities are roughly 20 metres from the picnic tables.
What are the opening hours of Lachlan Reserve?
It is listed as open 6.30 am to 5.30 pm, and the wider parklands open dawn to dusk all year.
Can you buy food at Lachlan Reserve?
Yes, a mobile food van trades close to the picnic area.
Is Lachlan Reserve good for school groups?
Yes, schools can book it, paying $1 per person once a group passes 100 people.