Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park is a waterfront park on the northern side of Botany Bay in Matraville. Its standout feature is a large fenced skating area beside the beach with a street course and central funboxes, and the park also has grassy lawns with water views, BBQs and a walking loop.

Best for

Leashed dog walksBBQ picnicsEasy 22-minute walkYear-round walkingSkate and BMX riders

About Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

Walking Loop at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park has a 1.2-mile walking loop that starts at Bumbora Point and winds through the rest of the park. The loop is generally easy and takes about 22 minutes on average, and the trail is open year-round. Footpaths also run through the grounds. Dogs are welcome in the park on a leash, so the loop also suits dog walkers.

Amenities and BBQs at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park has an amenities building whose upgrade was completed in February 2021. The building has female, male, ambulant and accessible toilets, along with showers, change areas and baby change facilities. The upgrade gave the building a new roof and improved ventilation and natural light. The park also has BBQs, and its large grassy lawns with water views offer space for picnics.

Facilities at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

🛝Playground✗

🔥BBQ Facilities

🚻Toilets

💧Drinking Water✗

🅿️Parking✗

🍽️Picnic Tables✗

🏃Walking Paths

🏅Sports Fields

🐕Dogs on leash

• Fenced skating area with street course and funboxes • Toilets (female, male, ambulant and accessible) • Showers • Change areas and baby change • BBQs • Grassy lawns • Footpaths • 1.2-mile walking loop

Visitor tips for Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

✓Look for the memorial to the 1788 anchoring of HMS Supply in Yarra Bay, which stands within the park.

Getting to Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

Kooringai Avenue, Matraville NSW 2036, about seven kilometres south of the Sydney city centre. The park entrance is near the Yarra Bay Sailing Club car park.

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Nearby Matraville

📍Bumbora Point
📍Yarra Bay Sailing Club
📍Botany Bay

Frequently asked questions about Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park

Are dogs allowed at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park?

Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they stay on a leash.

Are there public toilets at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park?

Yes, the amenities building has toilets, including accessible and ambulant ones.

Can you skateboard at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park?

Yes, the fenced skating area by the beach welcomes skaters, scooter riders and BMX riders.

How long is the walking loop at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park?

The loop is 1.2 miles and takes around 22 minutes at an easy pace.

Can I have a BBQ picnic at Yarra Bay Bicentennial Park?

Yes, there are BBQs, and the grassy lawns suit a picnic by the water.