Best BBQ and picnic parks in Strathfield
Hudson District Park (East) is the top pick for a family barbecue, with BBQs, picnic tables, public toilets, a playground and parking. What sets the Strathfield parks apart is the rest of the day. Strathfield Park has a kiosk and change rooms, Frank Zions Reserve has shelters to sit under, and Hudson District Park (East) has the most open ground.
Quick picks
- Largest site: Hudson District Park (East), with BBQs, tables, toilets and a playground.
- Kiosk on site: Strathfield Park has a barbecue grill, picnic tables, drinking water and a kiosk.
- Under cover: Frank Zions Reserve has park BBQs in the same reserve as shelters to sit under.
Hudson District Park (East) for a family picnic on the largest site
- BBQs
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Hudson District Park (East) is the family pick because it has the most ground around its barbecues. Its BBQs and picnic tables are in the park, and the site is bigger than Strathfield Park's. Picnic groups have open passive space to spread across. Public toilets sit in an amenity block, and a playground for young children covers the basics for a family. A dog park is in the park too, so bring dog bags. Hudson Park Oval is about 140 metres northeast, and the Hudson Park Driving Range is adjacent, so the sport is close by.
Best for: Big family groups who want space around the barbecue
Strathfield Park for a barbecue with a kiosk and change rooms
- BBQs
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Playground
- Parking
Strathfield Park is the pick if you want a kiosk and change rooms on the same grounds as your barbecue. Two playgrounds and the sports fields share the grounds with the grill and tables. Drinking water and a kiosk are there as well, and so is a toilet with change rooms. Pathways run through the park, including an easy walking route of 0.6 miles. Carols by Candlelight in December and Movies in the Park on summer evenings are held here too.
Best for: Groups who want a kiosk and change rooms on hand
Frank Zions Reserve for a barbecue under cover
- BBQs
- Covered shelter
- Playground
- Parking
Frank Zions Reserve is the covered option, and the smallest site of these picks. Its park BBQs share the reserve with shelters where you can sit under cover. Hudson District Park (East) has more ground, but its sheltered area is only planned. Picnic tables aren't known here, so the seating is park benches. A dedicated children's playground is in the reserve too, with busy Century Drive beside it.
Best for: Cooks who want a barbecue in the same reserve as a shelter
How the parks compare
By area
Every BBQ and picnic park in and near Strathfield
The table below compares every BBQ and picnic park in and near Strathfield on barbecues, shelter, tables, toilets, a playground and parking.
| Park | BBQs | Shelter | Tables | Toilets | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Hudson District Park (East) | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Strathfield Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Frank Zions Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 4.Edwards Park | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Strathfield | |||||
| Airey Park · Homebush West | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tavistock Reserve · Homebush West | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Dean Reserve · Strathfield South | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
How we picked
Our comparison looks at barbecues, shelter, picnic tables, toilets, a playground and the size of each park. Parks rank higher for barbecues, shelter, picnic tables and toilets, with more known details as the tiebreak. The picks are the top of that list, and each one has enough known details to write about. A dash in the table means the detail isn't known, not that the park lacks it, so check before you go.
FAQ
Which park in Strathfield has a kiosk, toilets and drinking water?
Strathfield Park has all three on site, along with a barbecue grill and picnic tables. A picnic there doesn't need a trip out of the grounds for water or a toilet.
Can you bring a dog to a barbecue park in Strathfield?
Yes, at Hudson District Park (East), where a dog park sits in the same park as the BBQs and picnic tables. Pack dog bags when you visit it.
Is there parking at Hudson District Park (East)?
Yes, Hudson District Park (East) has its own parking area, which you can reach from either Mitchell Road or Arthur Street. Drivers can enter from whichever side suits them.
Where can you find a barbecue shelter in Strathfield?
Frank Zions Reserve has shelters where you can sit out of the weather, and park BBQs for cooking in the same reserve. Park benches are there too.