Best BBQ and picnic parks in Currans Hill
Sedgwick Reserve is the top pick for a picnic here, because it has seats and tables close to a fully fenced youth play space. What separates the BBQ and picnic parks in Currans Hill is whether you can cook: Boyd Reserve and Manooka Reserve list barbecues, and each suits a different kind of gathering. Boyd suits a small booked party, and Manooka suits a larger group under cover.
Quick picks
- Tables by the play space: Sedgwick Reserve has seats and tables with the fenced youth play space close by.
- Booked barbecues: Boyd Reserve has BBQ areas and a covered picnic area, and some of them can be booked.
- Group cookouts: Manooka Reserve has barbecues beside a covered area, and a separate shelter to sit in.
Sedgwick Reserve for tables beside the play space
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Sedgwick Reserve is the pick for a picnic with young children, because its seats and tables sit where parents can watch a fully fenced youth play space. Adults can sit close to the fenced play areas while children use the open space nearby, which suits a family lunch. The reserve has public toilets and its own parking, with roadside parking along the road as well. Large grassed areas give a group room to spread out, and a bus stop sits opposite on Currans Hill Drive. Barbecues aren't confirmed here, so anyone wanting to cook should plan on Boyd Reserve or Manooka Reserve.
Best for: Picnics with young children, with toilets and parking on site
Boyd Reserve for a bookable barbecue and covered picnic
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Playground
Boyd Reserve is the pick for a small barbecue party, because it has BBQ areas for outdoor cooking and a covered picnic area that keeps a group sheltered while it eats. Several of those areas can be booked for events, which matters if the guest list grows. Kids are catered for by the Boyd Reserve Playground, the reserve's main play space. Booking is what sets Boyd's barbecues apart from the other picks here. Toilets aren't confirmed here, which matters for a longer party.
Best for: A small bookable barbecue party with a playground in the same reserve
Manooka Reserve for a group cookout under cover
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Playground
Manooka Reserve is the pick for a bigger group cookout, because its barbecue facilities sit beside a covered picnic area. A separate shelter gives a second spot to rest, and the leisure playground is there for young children. The reserve sits in a natural landscape of 1.6 acres. Families can cook, eat under cover and let the little ones use the play equipment, all within the reserve.
Best for: Group cookouts and weekend lunches under cover
How the parks compare
By area
Every BBQ and picnic park in and near Currans Hill
The table lines up barbecues, shelters, tables, toilets and parking for every park here, with a dash for each detail we couldn't confirm.
| Park | BBQs | Shelter | Tables | Toilets | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Sedgwick Reserve | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Boyd Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 3.Manooka Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 4.Jack Nash Reserve | – | – | – | ✓ | – |
| 5.Currans Hill Park | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Currans Hill | |||||
| Champagnat Park · Gregory Hills | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marcellin Park · Gregory Hills | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| La Valla Park · Gregory Hills | – | – | – | – | – |
How we picked
Barbecues and shelters carried the most weight when we scored each park, followed by toilets. Tables, a playground, parking and size made up the rest. A park needed enough known details to fill its own section, plus at least one barbecue, shelter or table. Jack Nash Reserve and Currans Hill Park sit in the table only, since neither names a barbecue, shelter or table. Champagnat Park, 1.5 km away in Gregory Hills, is the nearest option outside the suburb. Unconfirmed details appear as dashes, which don't rule the park out.
FAQ
Which park in Currans Hill has a barbecue?
Boyd Reserve and Manooka Reserve both have BBQ areas for outdoor cooking. Boyd's barbecue areas can be booked for events, while Manooka's sit beside a covered picnic area for group cookouts.
Can I book a barbecue for a party in Currans Hill?
Yes, Boyd Reserve's BBQ and picnic areas can be booked for events. It suits small gatherings with family or friends.
Where can I eat at a table while kids play in Currans Hill?
Sedgwick Reserve has seats and tables where you can eat and watch children play. The youth play space there is fully fenced, and the seating sits close to it.
Is there a playground at Manooka Reserve?
Yes, Manooka Reserve has a leisure playground for young children. Parents can relax nearby while the children play, and the barbecue facilities are in the same reserve.