Gungahlin
Gungahlin boasts 18 BBQ locations for free public use, a few of which have been included that do not have playgrounds but are amazing locations to grill at. * Additionally a BBQ is located at Gungahlin Sportsground for sport events (Not Shown).
| Amaroo – Bizant Street Playground at Yerrabi Pond near Eastern Island Walkway View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 2 single BBQs, both cooktops facing towards playground |
| Picnic Tables – 4 total, 2 near BBQ under individual shade shelter. |
| Also Available – bins, toilet |
| Distance to playground – BBQ392 is nearby to playground and carpark. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 1 to 10 years old. |
| Bonner- Burnum Burnum Close, Oval Playground View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards carpark and playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 near BBQ not under shade and 1 under shade shelter. More shade shelter picnic tables around ovals edge. |
| Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ, water station, toilets. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ401 is nearby to playground and carpark. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 1 to 10 years old, playground is not fully fenced to carpark. |
| * Upgrades were completed in November 2021 to include a new shade sail set over the playground. |
| Bonner- Mallett/Fernando Street Playground View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing away from playground towards trees/ street. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 near BBQ under on separate shade shelters. |
| Also Available – Bike racks, boomerang seat, water tap on BBQ, bubbler. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ479 area is far from playground. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 4 to 12+ years old. |
| Casey – Springbank Rise Park, Yeend Avenue View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, 1 cooktop facing towards playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 under separate shade shelters next to BBQ under – 1 not under shelter next to race car. |
| Also Available – Bike racks, bin, water tap on grass. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ397 next to playground area. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 2 to 12+ years old. |
| *The playground is located across the road from Casey 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 |
| Casey – Casey Community Recreation Park Yeenda Avenue View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 single top BBQ, located next to playground and recreational sports |
| Picnic Tables – 2 under shade shelter one each side to BBQ |
| Also Available – Bike racks, bin, water tap, toilets, dog park near toilets, car parking |
| Distance to playground – BBQ next to playground area. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 3 to 12+ years old. |
| *The playground is located across the road from Casey 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 |
| Crace – Crace Recreation Park, Narden Street View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing away from playground towards Crace Stormwater Treatment Wetlands. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 next to BBQ under large shade shelter, – 2 across from BBQ under large shelter. |
| Also Available – Bike racks, bins, water tap on BBQ, bubbler, toilets, sports courts, exercise equipment. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ400 area next to playground, far from multiple recreational sports courts. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 2 to 12+ years old. |
| * Basketball hoop is broken on sports courts |
| Forde – Linear Park, Volpato Street View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing away from playground towards street. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 with BBQ under large shade shelter. |
| Also Available – Bike racks, bin, water tap on BBQ, bubbler. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ404 area next to playground area. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 2 to 12 years old. |
| *The playground is partially fenced and close to Ngunnawal country park water quality ponds and roads, supervision is highly advised |
| Forde – Bruce Dittmar Street Playground View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing away from playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 with BBQ under shade shelter. |
| Also Available – Bike racks, water tap on BBQ, bubbler, square bench seat. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ396 next to playground area. |
| Playground suitable for – ages 2 to 10 years old. |
| Forde – Forde Hill Park, Pahlman Street View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing away from playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 with BBQ under large shade shelter. |
| Also Available – Bike racks, water tap on BBQ, bubbler, square bench seat, small grass amphitheatre. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ398 area above playground area. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages. |
| Forde – Lyall Gillespie Corridor Park, Tom Nicholas Crescent (No Playground) View park on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards water. Fence is located behind BBQ *fence is not fully enclosed in areas. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 with BBQ under shade shelter. |
| Also Available – Bin, water tap on BBQ, bubbler, Dock nearby. |
| Distance to playground – No Playground, animal sculptures hiding around the park. |
| Forde – Heritage Park, Francis Forde Boulevard View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, cooktops facing both directions. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 with BBQ under shade shelter, 1 more bench – 1 under shade shelter within playground area, 3 more benches. – 1 under shade shelter across from Forde shops, 2 more benches. – shade shelter far from playground, concrete seat and 2 benches. |
| Also Available – Bins, water tap on BBQ, bubbler, fitness trail and toilets. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ389 is far from playground, out of sight. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages. |
| Franklin – Franklin Shops, Waraker Street Pedestrian Parkland (No Playground) View park on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, cooktops facing opposite directions. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 near BBQ under second shade shelter. – 2 on grass close to Franklin pond |
| Also Available – Bike racks, bin, water tap on grass. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ402 area across from Franklin Shops. |
| *The park is close to Franklin wetlands and roads, supervision is highly advised |
| Franklin – Franklin Recreation Park, Kilmeny Close View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 2 dual top BBQs, both cooktops facing towards playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 with each BBQ under shade shelter . – Additional sheltered picnic area facing 3 pingpong tables – 1 non sheltered picnic table outside rage cage. |
| Also Available – Bins, bike racks, water tap on each BBQ, bubblers, fitness area, cricket nets, rage cage and toilets. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ492 is near the lower kids play area and BBQ491 is near the older kids play area, skate bowls and rage cage. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages. |
| Gungahlin – Yerrabi Pond District Park, Wunderlich Street View playground on google maps |
| Multiple BBQs around Yerrabi District Park. *ACT Budget has included Yerrabi Pond for upgrades upgrades now completed |
| BBQ in toilet block facing playground |
| BBQs – 3 double BBQs, cooktops facing different directions but mostly towards playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 7 picnic tables, from next to the BBQs to towards the playground. |
| Also Available – Bins, water tap, toilets, basketball court, skate park, dirt jumps, exercise area. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ54 and BBQ55 is close to smaller children’s play area. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages. |
New rotary rotunda
- the efforts of Sandra Goldstraw from The Rotary Club of Gungahlin alongside the federal government grant, friends of Yerrabi pond, Gungahlin Community Council, Wodens Contractors and the ACT Government have made this addition possible
| BBQ on grass facing adventure play equipment/Yerrabi Pond |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards Yerrabi Pond. |
| Picnic Tables – 3 on grass under tree shade. |
| Also Available – Bins, water tap on wall, toilets, basketball court, skate park, dirt jumps, exercise area. NEW A ROTUNDA |
| Distance to playground – BBQ476 is in view of adventure play equipment and Yerrabi pond. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages. |
| Note – Safety Improvements were made to the Flying Foxes in 2023, this included the removal of both starting platforms, the readjustment of the length of the cable and both flying foxes now fitted with Pommel seats ( T Bar removed). |
| BBQ next to nature play area |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards nature play area. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 on grass under tree shade. |
| Also Available – Bins, water tap on wall, toilets, basketball court, skate park, dirt jumps, exercise area. NEW A ROTUNDA |
| Distance to playground – BBQ484 is in view of nature play area and playground. |
| Playground suitable for – All Ages. |
| Hall – Hall Village Park, Victoria Street View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 2 dual top BBQs, 1 cooktop facing the playground on each. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 with each BBQ concrete on grass under tree shade. |
| Also Available – Bins, water tap on each BBQ, rotunda and toilets. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ43 is nearby and BBQ42 is far. |
| Playground suitable for – Ideal for 2 to 10 year olds. |
| New musical instruments were added to the park in October 2021! |
| Harrison – Mullion Park, Tanami Street View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, 1 cooktop facing the playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 2 together under shade shelter , 2 separate on grass. |
| Also Available – Bin and low water tap. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ131 is Far from playground. |
| Playground suitable for – All ages. |
| * Shade sail has been replaced November 2021, photos were taken when it was down. |
| Moncrieff – Moncrieff Recreation Park, Bon Scott Crescent View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 2 dual top BBQs, 1 cooktop facing the recreational sports courts and 1 facing the playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 4 with BBQs under 2 shade shelters. – 2 under shade shelter on opposite side of sports courts. |
| Also Available – Bins at entry to park, bike racks, water taps on BBQs, bubblers, bicycle track, multiple sports courts and exercise equipment. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ505/506 is closer to the sports courts and out of view for much of the playground areas. |
| Playground suitable for – All ages. |
| * Basketball hoop has been repaired October 2021 |
| Nicholls – Gungahlin Pond, Candlebark Close View playground on google maps |
| BBQs – 1 dual top BBQs, both cooktops facing the playground. |
| Picnic Tables – 1 on grass next to BBQ not under shade. |
| Also Available – water tap on BBQ. |
| Distance to playground – BBQ99 is nearby to playground. |
| Playground suitable for – 1 to 10 years old. |
| *The playground is NOT fenced and close to Gungahlin Pond and pedestrian path, supervision is highly advised. |
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