Best BBQ and picnic parks in Blaxland
Knapsack Reserve is the top Blaxland pick for a picnic under cover, with shelters, picnic tables and toilets set in bushland. Thomas Park and Lennox Park come next, each with tables and a playground. Our records don't list a BBQ at any Blaxland park, so the picks below are for picnics rather than barbecues.
Quick picks
- Best under cover: Knapsack Reserve pairs shelters with a walk to the historic viaduct.
- Best for a shaded family picnic: Thomas Park has a covered gazebo, covered tables and a playground.
- Best for a picnic with the kids: Lennox Park has tables around a shaded playground and a toilet block.
Knapsack Reserve: shelters, toilets and a bush walk
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Parking
Knapsack Reserve is the Blaxland park for a picnic with a walk on the side. Its facilities include shelters, picnic tables and an amenities block with toilets, in a reserve of bushland, creeks and lookouts. Parking is free in a small lot, so arrive early. The reserve's standout is the historic sandstone Knapsack Viaduct, built in the 1860s, and Lennox Bridge and a John Whitton memorial sit within the reserve too. The bush trails have several entry points. Families after a playground should look at Thomas Park or Lennox Park, as this reserve has none in our records.
Best for: Best for a bush picnic under a shelter
Thomas Park: covered picnic tables for family days
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Playground
- Parking
Thomas Park is the Blaxland park for a shaded family picnic. A covered gazebo and covered tables give groups shade and shelter, and parents can eat under cover while the children use the playground. The playground has double swing sets and baby swings, and the play area is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the park, close to the grounds on Boorea Street.
Best for: Best for a picnic under cover with the kids close by
Lennox Park: tables by the shaded playground
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
At Lennox Park, a picnic and the playground go together. Tables and seating sit around the shaded play area for young and older children, so parents can watch and eat. Its toilets open mostly on weekends, so plan around that. Paved paths and a small bike and scooter loop suit younger riders, and open grassland has room for ball games.
Best for: Best for a picnic while the kids play
How the parks compare
By area
Every BBQ and picnic park in and near Blaxland
Each park's shelters, tables, toilets, playgrounds and parking are lined up below, and a dash marks anything we don't know.
| Park | Shelter | Tables | Toilets | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Knapsack Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 2.Thomas Park | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 3.Lennox Park | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4.Outrim Park | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Blaxland | ||||
| Glenbrook Park · Glenbrook | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whitton Park · Glenbrook | – | – | – | ✓ |
How we picked
Each park was looked at for a BBQ, a shelter, picnic tables, toilets, a playground, parking and how much ground it covers. Shelters and toilets weigh most in the ranking, with tables, playgrounds, parking and size behind them. No park in our records lists a BBQ, so those cells are dashes. Unknowns show as dashes, never as a no, so check the detail on the day.
FAQ
Which park in Blaxland has a BBQ?
None of the Blaxland parks in our records lists a BBQ, so the picnic spots here are the best bet. A BBQ may simply be missing from our listings, so check before you go.
Which Blaxland park is best for a picnic with a toddler?
Lennox Park has a baby swing near its tables and seating, but its toilet block opens mostly on weekends. Thomas Park also has baby swings, plus a covered gazebo for a shaded picnic.
Which Blaxland park has the most room to spread out?
Knapsack Reserve is the largest of these parks by area, with bushland, creeks and sportsgrounds. Lennox Park comes next, at 1.86 hectares.