Belconnen
Belconnen has a medium selection of BBQ locations for free public use. Most of which are around the many recreational areas of Lake Ginninderra. A new must see location this summer holidays is Paddy's Park in Ginninderry.
| Belconnen – John Knight Memorial Park, Townsend Place View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards playground. |
| Picnic Tables Near waterfront – 2 with BBQ under shade shelter. – 2 under tree shade near water dock. Near Playground – 1 on grass next to playground/pond. – 1 under shade shelter next to playground/pond. |
| Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ, bubbler and toilets, exercise equipment, disc golf course, basketball courts. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ132 is far from playground, children must cross near water to get to BBQ Area. Out of sight from Rainbow Serpent Area. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages |
December 2021 upgraded by TCCS ACT Government.
| Belconnen – EAST Ginninderra Peninsula Park (near dog park), Diddams Close (left at the turn in) View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 2 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards playground |
| Picnic Tables – 2 near BBQ on grass under tree shade. – 1 near Bimbi Beach under shade shelter. – 1 under shade shelter near kids swimming area, close to water. – 1 under tree shade near kids swimming area, close to water. – 2 further away under shade shelter near open grass space. |
| Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ, water station and toilets. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ437/438 are behind playground , close to dog park fence. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 1 to 10 years old. |
| *The playground is located close to water and nearby from Belconnen Dog Park. Dogs are NOT ALLOWED within 10 metres of a public play space (if children are playing on it) or within 10 metres of a public barbecue when in use, unless they are an assistance animal with a permit. Read more here |
| Belconnen – WEST Ginninderra Peninsula Park, Diddams Close (Right at the turn in) View playground on google maps |
| BBQs Near Playground/Nengi Bamir Beach – 2 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing carpark. Near Swing Set/Dulwa Beach – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing swing set. |
| Picnic Tables Near Playground/Nengi Bamir Beach – 1 next to playground under shade shelter. – 2 near BBQ on grass under tree shade Near Swing Set/Dulwa Beach – 1 close to water under tree shade. – 2 near BBQ on grass under tree shade |
| Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ, bubbler and toilets. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ399/440 are nearby playground/main beach – BBQ475 is nearby swing set/small beach |
| Playground suitable for – ages 1 to 8 years old. |
| Belconnen- Western Foreshore Lake Ginninderra, Macdermott Place View playground on google maps View Learn to Ride on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ on grass below playground/ near toilet block. – 3 dual top BBQs middle of carpark BBQ area. – 1 dual top BBQ next to flying fox. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 on grass behind toilet block not in shade. – 2 sets of 2 picnic tables under shade shelters in middle of carpark BBQ area, 1 set in the middle without shade shelter. – 1 under shade shelter, 2 next to BBQ under large shade shelter next to flying fox. |
| Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ and toilets. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ29 is nearby to playground/ toilet block . – BBQ30/31/32 is in middle of carpark BBQ area – BBQ399 is nearby to flying foxes. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages |
| Cook- Cook Community Park, Templeton Street View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing away from playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 with BBQ under shade shelter. – 1 with BBQ not under shade shelter. |
| Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ, exercise area and toilet near Cook shops. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ386 is nearby the playground. Trees obscure view. |
| Playground suitable for – 1 to 12 years old. |
| Dunlop – West Belconnen Pond, James Harrison Street View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards pond. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 near BBQ under shade shelter. – 2 near road/pond under own shade shelters. – 2 on grass near road. |
| Also Available – water tap, bin. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ130 is nearby the playground. |
| Playground suitable for – 1 to 12 years old. |
| * Upgrades have been completed to include a new shade sail over the playground December 2021. More Information. *The playground is not fenced and close to West Belconnen Pond, part of the play area is designed to play down to the water, supervision is highly advised. Want to see better fencing at playgrounds sign the e-Petition “A basic right for children to play in a safe place” |
| Latham- Umbagong District Park , close to Nevile Place (Playground Area) View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards swing set. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 with BBQ under shade shelter. – 1 with BBQ not under shade shelter. |
| Also Available – water tap * NO BINS – Conservation Area please take rubbish home. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ44 is far from the playground. Trees obscure view of full playground. |
| Playground suitable for – 1 to 10 years old. |
| Upgrades Complete late 2023 on all three foot bridge in Umbagong District Park in Latham. |
| Latham- Umbagong District Park , close to Dalley Crescent (No BBQ or Picnic Area) – Fort Playground View playground on google maps |
| Notable is the Stepping Stone Crossing and Fort at Umbagong District Park. The stepping stones can be accessed near 105 Dalley Crescent and should not be used in rain or flooded waters. The fort is located separate from the playground. |
| Upgrades Complete late 2023 on all three foot bridge in Umbagong District Park in Latham. |
| Ginninderry – Paddy’s Park, Asismus Avenue View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 2 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards pond & wetlands. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 with BBQ under shade shelter. – 2 on top of sports court grandstand under shade shelter. |
| Also Available – water tap, bins, bubblers, water station, bike racks, toilets, cricket nets, sports court with grandstand, grass amphitheatre, pond & wetlands. |
| Distance to playground – BBQs are next to playground. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages |
| Rural Belconnen – Palmerville Heritage Park View Park on google maps (No Playground) |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ50, both cooktops facing towards grasslands. |
| Picnic Tables – 4 on grass close by to BBQ area. |
| Also Available – water tap, bins & dog bags, Canberra tracks educational sign. |
| *Dog Exercise Area – Palmerville Heritage Park is a declared dog exercise area under the domestic animals Act 2000. You are permitted to have your dog off-leash in this area. Dogs must ALWAYS remain under your effective control. Failure to comply carries a maximum penalty of $1,600. |
| *Dogs are NOT ALLOWED within 10 metres of a public barbecue when in use, unless they are an assistance animal with a permit. Read more here |
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