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Last updatedWeir Reserve is the best pick in Penrith for a BBQ. Its riverside reserve has barbecue areas, a shelter, picnic tables and public toilets in one place. The smaller parks suit a quick picnic in the shade instead of a day of cooking. Pick by whether you need a barbecue or just a table to eat at.
Quick picks
- Best for a BBQ with the kids: Weir Reserve has barbecue areas, toilets and a playground in one reserve.
- Best covered table: Ladbury Avenue Reserve keeps a picnic table under a shelter by its play area.
- Best quick shaded stop: Henry Brigden Park puts a shaded table within sight of the toddler swings.
Weir Reserve for a BBQ with shelter and toilets
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Weir Reserve is the park to choose for a proper barbecue. It has barbecue areas, a shelter, picnic sites with tables and public toilets, all on the Nepean River. The reserve is nearly 10 hectares, the largest of the Penrith options here. Ladbury Avenue Reserve and Henry Brigden Park are small spots for a table, but neither lists a BBQ, so they suit a lunch more than a cook-up. Patches of sun and shade across the grass let you pick where to sit.
Ladbury Avenue Reserve for a covered picnic table
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Playground
Ladbury Avenue Reserve is the choice for a covered picnic without a barbecue. A picnic table sits under a shelter beside the playspace, and a shade sail covers the play area, so lunch stays out of the sun. The reserve is 0.39 hectares, a short stop with a small footprint. Seating beside the equipment lets adults rest while children play in view. No barbecue is mentioned, so bring food that doesn't need cooking.
Henry Brigden Park for a shaded table by the play area
- Picnic tables
- Playground
Henry Brigden Park is a small local stop for a picnic. Shade falls over the picnic table, and a bench sits alongside the play area, so you can eat while the children stay in view. A drinking fountain is on hand for refills. No barbecue or shelter is mentioned, so it suits a snack or a quick lunch more than a long gathering. For coffee on the way, The Shack is roughly 300 metres off.
How the parks compare
By area
Every BBQ and picnic park in and near Penrith
Here is how the parks stack up on the things people plan a BBQ or picnic around.
| Park | BBQs | Shelter | Tables | Toilets | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Weir Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Ladbury Avenue Reserve | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 3.Henry Brigden Park | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 4.Ron Mulock Oval | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 5.Burcher Park | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Penrith | |||||
| Jamison Park · South Penrith | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regatta Park · Emu Plains | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max Baker Reserve · Jamisontown | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Baronesa Park · South Penrith | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
How we picked
Each park was scored for what a BBQ or picnic needs: cooking facilities, cover, tables, toilets and a playground for children, plus how much ground it covers. Parks with the most of these sit at the top, and a park with few known details is shown with its gaps marked. Any dash in the table is a detail we could not confirm, so a blank is never read as a no.
FAQ
Which park in Penrith has BBQs?
Weir Reserve has barbecue areas, along with a shelter and picnic tables beside the Nepean River. Ron Mulock Oval also has a BBQ area beside its playground.
Where can you eat out of the sun at Ladbury Avenue Reserve?
A shelter covers a picnic table beside the playspace at Ladbury Avenue Reserve, and a shade sail over the play area keeps lunch cool. No barbecue is mentioned there.
Are there toilets at Weir Reserve?
Yes, Weir Reserve has public toilets inside the same reserve as its barbecue areas and picnic tables. There are 130 all-day spaces over three car parks, plus a separate lot for vehicles under 6 metres.