NearMeBest BBQ and picnic parks in Caringbah South
Last updatedKareena Park is the pick for a BBQ or picnic in Caringbah South, with barbecues, picnic sites and a covered shelter in one park. E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens suits a picnic with a view over Yowie Bay, and Beauford Avenue Reserve is the choice for picnic tables beside a playground. Castelnau Street Reserve has toilets and a shaded playground, though no barbecue is stated.
Quick picks
- Barbecues with a shelter: Kareena Park, which has barbecue facilities, picnic sites and covered seating.
- A picnic over Yowie Bay: E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens, beside the duck pond and camellia beds.
- Tables and swings on one quiet street: Beauford Avenue Reserve, with picnic tables and a playground.
Kareena Park: barbecues with a covered shelter
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Kareena Park has barbecue facilities and picnic sites, plus a shelter with covered seating, so a group can cook and eat under cover. A visit here works for wheelchairs, since the facilities are wheelchair friendly and restrooms are on site. A leisure playground gives children their own space, and several parking lots serve the park. Set on 6.5 acres, it also has a cricket field, a BMX track, an archery room and a mini golf course, so a picnic can turn into an afternoon of sport. It is the only pick here with a shelter stated.
E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens: a picnic with a view
- BBQs
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens has barbecue facilities and a picnic area, and it overlooks Yowie Bay, so a picnic here comes with a view. Public toilets and an on-site car park are part of the grounds, and a playground sits beside the duck pond. Entry is free, so a visit costs only what you spend on food. The camellia beds run through the same grounds, so the walk and the picnic happen in one place. Picnic tables are not confirmed, so bring a rug.
Beauford Avenue Reserve: picnic tables by the playground
- Picnic tables
- Playground
- Parking
Picnic tables and benches line the play area at Beauford Avenue Reserve, where one large apparatus and three swings sit on artificial turf. You can eat and let children play in the same stop. Drinking water is available at a water station on site. Cars can pull up right beside the reserve, including on its busiest days, and the street carries little traffic because it doesn't go through. Nothing about barbecues is said here, and rubbish has to go home because there's nowhere to bin it.
How the parks compare
By area
Every BBQ and picnic park in and near Caringbah South
The grid below lines up Caringbah South's barbecue and picnic parks on barbecues, shelter, tables, toilets, playgrounds and parking.
| Park | BBQs | Shelter | Tables | Toilets | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Kareena Park | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Beauford Avenue Reserve | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 4.Castelnau Street Reserve | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5.John Dwyer Park | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Caringbah South | |||||
| Kalang Lane Reserve · Yowie Bay | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wonga Road Reserve · Yowie Bay | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunnyside Reserve · Caringbah | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Daniella Street Reserve · Caringbah | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
How we picked
The parks are sorted by barbecues, then shelter, tables, toilets, play and ground size. A blank cell in the grid means the text never mentions that facility, so it is not a confirmed absence. Tables only count when a park's own description names them; a picnic area alone does not qualify.
FAQ
Which park in Caringbah South has free BBQs?
Kareena Park and E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens both have barbecue facilities. Neither text says whether the barbecues are free, so check before you go.
Does Kareena Park have a shelter?
Yes, Kareena Park has a shelter with covered seating, along with its barbecues and picnic sites. A water station on site lets you refill bottles, and the restrooms are there as well.
Which Caringbah South park has toilets and a playground for a picnic?
E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens has public toilets and a playground beside its duck pond. Kareena Park has restrooms and a leisure playground too.
Can I bring a dog to Beauford Avenue Reserve?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Beauford Avenue Reserve on a leash. Bring bags, because the reserve has no bins.