Frenchmans Bay Reserve
Frenchmans Bay Reserve is a grassed reserve beside Frenchmans Bay Beach in La Perouse. Its standout feature is a children's playground geared to kids up to about ten years old. The reserve also has barbecues, picnic facilities, an outdoor gym and The Boat Shed restaurant within its grounds.
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About Frenchmans Bay Reserve
Playground at Frenchmans Bay Reserve
Frenchmans Bay Reserve has a playground with a timber boat, a ropeplay dome, swings and a rope basket. The play area sits beside the grassed picnic space, so parents can set up a picnic close by while children play. Dogs are prohibited within the playground area. Frenchmans Bay Reserve also has an outdoor gym, accessible via Endeavour Avenue, which gives adults a place to exercise during the same visit.
Picnics and Barbecues at Frenchmans Bay Reserve
Frenchmans Bay Reserve has picnic facilities spread across its grass, which suit group meals beside the beach. The reserve has barbecues, and like all barbecues in the Randwick local government area they operate from 8am to 8pm every day throughout the year. The Boat Shed restaurant sits within the reserve for visitors who would rather buy a meal. Camping and fires are prohibited at Frenchmans Bay Reserve, and so are smoking and vaping.
Facilities at Frenchmans Bay Reserve
Visitor tips for Frenchmans Bay Reserve
- ✓Visit on a weekday or in winter, as the playground gets very busy on summer weekends.
- ✓Pack drinks in cans or plastic and leave alcohol at home, because glass and alcohol are prohibited at the reserve.
Getting to Frenchmans Bay Reserve
36-50R Endeavour Avenue, La Perouse NSW 2036. The reserve has a parking lot, and street parking is available subject to signs and demand. Street parking is normally easier during the week and in winter.
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- 📍Frenchmans Bay Beach
Frequently asked questions about Frenchmans Bay Reserve
Are dogs allowed at Frenchmans Bay Reserve?
No, dogs are prohibited on Frenchmans Bay Beach and inside the playground area.
What age is the playground at Frenchmans Bay Reserve for?
It is geared mainly to children up to about ten years old.
Are there toilets at Frenchmans Bay Reserve?
Yes, public toilets are located in the adjacent reserve.
Is it safe to swim at Frenchmans Bay?
The beach is unpatrolled, so no lifeguards are on duty. Water quality can change after rain, so check conditions before going in.
Does it cost anything to visit Frenchmans Bay Beach?
No, entry to the beach is free.