Penrith Beach
Highlights
- Scenic beach with Blue Mountains views
- Ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding
- Free summer programs and water safety workshops
Overview
Penrith Beach is a 100m stretch of sandy shores and sparkling, cool waters at the edge of Western Sydney. With views of the Blue Mountains, the beach is lovely spot a for a refreshing swim, and there's plenty of space for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. Built in a former quarry site and set next to the Nepean River, the beach is part of the Western Sydney Lakes water system. In summer, the beach is a community hub, with free water safety programs, learn-to-swim and junior lifesavers workshops, plus skin checks and water confidence education sessions.
Penrith Beach is only open during the summer season. Check the website for up-to-date information.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)