Best BBQ and picnic parks in Haberfield
Robson Park comes out on top for a barbecue or picnic in Haberfield, with the most details known for the job. The parks here differ most on barbecues, cover and water views, so the setting often decides it. Wadim Bill Jegorow Reserve suits a picnic by the creek, and Federation Place suits a quiet afternoon.
Quick picks
- Best all-rounder: Robson Park's BBQ area, undercover tables, toilets and playground make it the strongest pick for a day out.
- Covered shelters by the creek: Wadim Bill Jegorow Reserve has covered picnic shelters and BBQ facilities along Iron Cove Creek.
- Quiet picnic in the centre: Federation Place has picnic tables, a gazebo, a shelter and outdoor chess tables.
- Water views and open lawns: Richard Murden Reserve has open green areas over the water, with picnic tables beside an inclusive playground.
Robson Park: a public BBQ area, undercover tables and views over Iron Cove
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
For a barbecue with children, Robson Park is the spot.Undercover tables are spread across the grass, so there's cover from the weather. Little ones are catered for: the playground has toddler friendly equipment, and toilets are close by. The park's elevated spot gives views over Iron Cove, with glimpses of the Parramatta River. Richard Murden Reserve is bigger, at 6.47 hectares, but Robson has the BBQ area, the undercover tables and the playground in one park.
Best for: anyone after a barbecue with cover nearby and toilets within reach
Wadim Bill Jegorow Reserve: covered shelters and BBQs beside Iron Cove Creek
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Wadim Bill Jegorow Reserve is the pick for shelter from sun or rain. Covered picnic shelters stand among the trees on the creek side. You can cook on site at the BBQs, and toilets and drinking water are on hand. Kids can head to the playground afterwards. Parking is available at the reserve. Robson Park has the views and picnic tables, while this reserve has its covered shelters along the creek and a shared walking and cycling track.
Best for: groups who want covered shelter and a barbecue by the creek, with a track close by
Federation Place: a shaded rest area with picnic tables and outdoor chess
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Parking
Federation Place is the spot for a quiet picnic in the heart of Haberfield. The picnic tables sit in a landscaped rest area, and there's cover from either a gazebo or a separate shelter. Chess tables are set out for anyone who fancies a game, so you can play between bites. Toilets and drinking water are on site, and the parking nearby is limited to 3P. This is a picnic spot first, with a shelter and a gazebo for cover.
Best for: a quiet picnic or a game of chess in the centre of Haberfield
Richard Murden Reserve: open lawns over the water, beside the Gulgadya playground
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
Richard Murden Reserve is the bigger pick, at 6.47 hectares, with open green areas that look out over the water. The Gulgadya playground is open to anyone, and the tables beside it can't be booked. Toilets are on site. There's plenty to do in the reserve, from the fitness course to the cycle path, before or after a picnic. Views and open space make it a relaxed place to linger.
Best for: a picnic by the water with an inclusive playground nearby
How the parks compare
By area
Every BBQ and picnic park in and near Haberfield
The table below ranks every BBQ and picnic park in Haberfield and the parks nearby, with the picks first.
| Park | BBQs | Shelter | Tables | Toilets | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Robson Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Wadim Bill Jegorow Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Federation Place | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 4.Richard Murden Reserve | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5.Algie Park | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6.Reg Coady Reserve | – | – | ✓ | – | – |
| Nearby, outside Haberfield | |||||
| Timbrell Park · Five Dock | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hawthorne Canal Reserve · Leichhardt | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Five Dock Park · Five Dock | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Croker Park · Five Dock | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
How we picked
We scored each park mostly on BBQs, shelter and toilets, then on picnic tables and a playground, with parking and size adding a little. Anything we can't confirm is left as – in the table, not as a no. Algie Park is in the table only, since none of its BBQs, shelters or tables are known.
FAQ
Which park in Haberfield has BBQs that don't need booking?
You can walk up to Robson Park's public BBQ area without a booking. Wadim Bill Jegorow Reserve also has BBQ facilities along the creek, so you can cook there too.
Can you reserve a picnic table at Richard Murden Reserve?
No, the tables at Richard Murden Reserve can't be reserved, so groups share them with other people. Robson Park takes bookings for gatherings of 30 to 250 people through Inner West Council.
Where can you find shelter for a picnic in Haberfield?
Federation Place's shelter and gazebo give cover from the rain or the sun. Wadim Bill Jegorow Reserve has covered shelters beside Iron Cove Creek.