Best BBQ and picnic parks in Galston
Galston Recreation Reserve is the top pick for a BBQ in Galston, with four free electric BBQs beside a shelter that seats about 100 people. Fagan Park suits a long day among its gardens and walking trails, while Hayes Park puts its BBQ facilities in the same park as a playground, skate park and bike track. Each one suits a different outing.
Quick picks
- Free BBQs and a shelter: Galston Recreation Reserve has four free electric BBQs and a shelter you can hire.
- Gardens and a picnic: Fagan Park has electric BBQs, picnic shelters and tables spread through its heritage gardens.
- BBQs with the kids' play: Hayes Park has BBQ facilities and shaded picnic tables listed with a playground, skate park and bike track.
Galston Recreation Reserve: free BBQs and a shelter for groups
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Galston Recreation Reserve is the pick if you want a free barbecue. Four electric BBQs sit near the shelters, and they cost nothing to use, so you only bring the food. The large shelter seats about 100 people and can be hired for birthday parties and community get-togethers. Picnic tables and shaded picnic areas are spread across the grounds, and public toilets and drinking water are on site. Fagan Park also has electric BBQs, but they sit across a larger heritage park, so the reserve suits a group that wants one spot to settle into.
Best for: Families and groups who want a free BBQ and a shelter they can hire.
Fagan Park: a whole day out with BBQs and gardens
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Fagan Park is the pick if you want to make a day of it. Electric BBQs, picnic tables and shelters are spread through the park, so you can choose a spot near the gardens or the duck pond. There are public toilets, accessible ones included, and several playgrounds for children of different ages. The Japanese and Dutch gardens, the heritage precinct and the walking trails give you something to do between meals. Galston Recreation Reserve has a shelter you can hire, but Fagan Park has more to see. Parking is pay and display at two car parks, so bring a credit card or coins.
Best for: Families planning a whole day out with a picnic and a walk.
Hayes Park: BBQs with the kids' play in the same park
- BBQs
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Hayes Park is the pick if you want a BBQ with the kids' play in the same park. BBQ facilities and shaded picnic tables are listed alongside a large playground, a skate park and a learn-to-ride bike track, so each age group has something to do. Galston Recreation Reserve is 0.3 km away and has more BBQs, a shelter and a playground too. Plan for little cover, so bring an umbrella or a rug. Winter soccer can take over the fields and the car park, so check the schedule before you go.
Best for: Parents who want a BBQ and picnic table with a playground, skate park and bike track on hand.
How the parks compare
By area
Every BBQ and picnic park in and near Galston
The table sets the Galston parks side by side on BBQs, shelters, tables, toilets, a playground, parking and shade.
| Park | BBQs | Shelter | Tables | Toilets | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Galston Recreation Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Fagan Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Hayes Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How we picked
Each park's own page was checked for BBQs, shelters, tables, toilets, a playground and size. Anything a page leaves out is a dash in the table rather than a guess, so a dash means unknown, not absent. Confirm details with the park before a big group visit, as facilities change.
FAQ
Which park in Galston has free BBQs?
The reserve on Galston Road has four electric BBQs that are free to use. They run first-come, first-served, so an early start on a weekend helps.
Can you hire a shelter for a party in Galston?
Yes, Galston Recreation Reserve's big shelter holds roughly 100 people and is open to book for parties and community events. Bookings go through Hornsby Council.
Are there toilets and a playground near the picnic spots in Galston?
Galston Recreation Reserve offers a playground that wheelchair users can reach, next to the skate park, with public loos and drinking water close by. Fagan Park and Hayes Park also have toilets and playgrounds.
Where can you have a picnic among gardens in Galston?
Fagan Park is the place for a picnic among gardens, with Japanese and Dutch themed gardens, a heritage precinct and a duck pond. You will also find electric BBQs there.