8 of the best picnic spots in Western Sydney
Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park
Western Sydney picnic spots
Searching for a picnic spot in Western Sydney? Pack your picnic basket and discover some great parks, reserves and scenic spots that are perfect for your next day out. Whether you’re planning to catch up with friends, enjoy a day with the family or are simply looking for somewhere new to soak up the sunshine, you’ll find it all in Western Sydney.
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
Located just off the M7, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is a lovely place for a picnic. Throughout the gardens, you’ll find an assortment of themed areas and wide, open spaces to explore, as well as countless places to settle in for a picnic with a view. Head to the Lakeside Lawn for water views or stop by Mount Annan Summit to enjoy sweeping panoramas of the park.
What’s the parking like? Parking is available within the gardens.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? Yes
Is there a playground? Yes
What's my view? Views within the gardens vary from rolling hills and landscaped gardens to water views.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
Bungarribee Park, Bungarribee
Bungarribee Park, Bungarribee - Credit: Bungarribee Park
One of Western Sydney’s largest outdoor recreational spaces, Bungarribee Park spans across an impressive 200 hectares. With plenty of space to explore, there’s no shortage of lovely picnic spots to choose from within the park. Kids will be delighted by the park’s exciting playgrounds, including a 14m climbing tower, and the Yellow Bridge teaches kids about the creatures that live in the creek below. Your four-legged friends will be thrilled by one of Sydney’s largest off-leash dog exercise areas.
What’s the parking like? There are two large car parks outside the park, with some time restrictions applying.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? Yes
Is there a playground? Yes
What's my view? Covering such an expansive area, views vary from wide, open green spaces to landscaped picnic areas.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside
Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens, Doonside
Covering a whopping 63 hectares, Nurragingy Reserve is located just a short drive from Blacktown. Across the reserve, there are plenty of great grassy areas to set up a picnic, as well as five large sheltered picnic shelters. Within the reserve, you’ll also find several playgrounds and landscaped gardens to explore, including the exquisite Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens.
What’s the parking like? Off street parking is available.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? Yes
Is there a playground? Yes
What's my view? Views within Nurragingy Reserve span from landscaped gardens to natural bushland.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
Maluga Passive Park, Birrong
Despite sitting in the midst of a residential area, Birrong’s Maluga Passive Park is a lovely escape from day-to-day life. Featuring a freshwater pond, walking paths, an abundance of birdlife and plenty of shady areas perfect for placing your picnic blanket, the park is a great place to head for an al fresco meal with family or friends.
What’s the parking like? On-street parking is available around Maluga Passive Park.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? Yes
Is there a playground? Yes
What's my view? Within Maluga Passive Park, you’ll enjoy views of the freshwater pond as well as plenty of green spaces.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park, Parramatta
Loved by locals for over 150 years, there are plenty of great places to roll out your picnic blanket across Parramatta Park. Featuring a number of areas to explore, including a landscaped heritage rose garden, playgrounds, fascinating historic sites, several monuments and more, there are countless ways to spend the day.
What’s the parking like? Parking is available within the park. Parking fees may apply.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? Yes
Is there a playground? Yes
What's my view? Views within Parramatta Park vary, featuring everything from open green spaces to historic precincts and landscaped gardens.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
Auburn Botanic Gardens
Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn
Situated between Auburn and South Granville, Auburn Botanic Gardens is a green oasis in the heart of Western Sydney. The gardens are perhaps best known for the Ryoan-ji style Japanese garden that sits within its grounds, but there’s also a sunken rose garden, a fauna reserve and a bird aviary to discover. The garden’s community picnic area provides ample room to layout your picnic blanket, with barbecue facilities also available.
What’s the parking like? Ample parking is available around the gardens.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? Yes
Is there a playground? Yes
What's my view? Featuring a variety of landscaped spaces, views within Auburn Botanic Gardens encompass grassy spaces, bushland, Japanese-style gardens and more.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
Weir Reserve, Nepean River
Nepean river, Penrith
Throughout Weir Reserve, situated on the banks of Penrith’s Nepean River, you’ll find plenty of open grassy spaces perfect for a picnic with family and friends. Overlooking the Nepean Weir, not only does the reserve offer some great views, but it is also home to a number of sheltered picnic tables, making it easy to enjoy a lovely al fresco meal.
What’s the parking like? Onsite parking is available.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? No
Is there a playground? No
What's my view? The Nepean Weir is visible from the reserve.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park
Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park
An oasis of green amongst the towers of Sydney Olympic Park, Bicentennial Park has 40 hectares of green space, lush gardens, lakes, water features, sculptures, playgrounds, bike trails and more. Set up your picnic on the grass, use the shady tables or grill your lunch on one of the charcoal barbecues. After you’ve eaten, wander along the boardwalk through the Badu Mangroves, Sydney’s largest mangrove system.
What’s the parking like? Ample parking is available on the streets surrounding the park.
Is there shade? Yes
Are barbecue facilities available? Yes
Is there a playground? Yes
What's my view? Look out over a variety of landscapes within Bicentennial Park, from tranquil lakes and leafy green spaces to bubbling fountains.
Are public toilets located onsite? Yes
