BBQS in Inner South Region


Inner South

Inner South has a medium selection of BBQ locations for free public use. Most BBQs are located at District parks located around the city, a mix of locations included do not have playgrounds but are fun spots to have a sizzle!


Barton – Telopea Park, on Telopea Park.
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BBQs – 4 dual top BBQ, 2 at each of the two BBQ areas either side of playground.
Picnic Tables – 1 with BBQ under shade shelter on each side.
– 2 on grass/dirt near BBQ70/71
– 3 on gravel near BBQ73/125
Also Available – Nature Play, Mini skate ramp nearby, bins, water tap, bubbler and toilets (over the water ways footbridge).
Distance to playground
– BBQ70 is nearby the traditional playground
– All BBQs have some obstructed view as playground is split into two areas.
Playground suitable for – Ages 1 to 12 years old.
Note – Rubber soft fall has had repairs completed to holes by TCCS. See More.

Barton – Bowen Park, off Bowen Drive (No Playground)
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BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ both cooktops facing Carpark/away from lake.
Picnic Tables
-1 with BBQ under tree shade.
Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ, toilets & On Lake Cafe.

Kingston – Norgrove Park, Printers Way (No Playground)
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BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ486 , both cooktops facing footbridge.
Picnic Tables
-2 with BBQ under shade sail
Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ, square pergola with wisteria growing.
Fun stepping stone path over the water way stream.
Danger Signs, Foot Bridges Slippery When Wet or Frosty, No Climbing.

Yarralumla – Yarralumla Beach (No Playground)
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BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ474 , both cooktops facing towards carpark.
Picnic Tables
– 1 with BBQ474 on concrete and under tree shade.
-2 nearby BBQ474 on grass and under tree shade.
Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ , toilets, 3 square benches near beach.
Distance to beach– BBQ474 is nearby to water, but far from kids swim area of beach. Views to beach are obstructed by trees.
The Swim Guide website will be used to advise the public about the water quality of Lake Burley Griffin, and its suitability for swimming

Yarralumla – Alexandrina Drive (No Playground)
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BBQs 2 BBQ Areas
– 1 dual top BBQ75 , both cooktops facing towards carpark (near DNA Art Instalment By Jonathon Leahey)
– 1 dual top BBQ76, both cooktops facing towards Lake Burley Griffin.
Picnic Tables 2 BBQ Areas
– 3 picnic tables with BBQ75 under tree shade.
– 4 picnic tables with BBQ76 not under tree shade.
Also Available – bins, water tap , bubbler, exercise equipment trail nearby.

Yarralumla – Weston Park, Pescott Lane (near playground)
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BBQs – Large Sheltered BBQ/Picnic Area with 2 dual top BBQ’s 493/494 in the middle.
Picnic Tables
– Large Sheltered BBQ Picnic Area with 4 picnic tables, individual seating areas .
– 2 picnic tables on grass close to playground/ BBQ Area.
– 2 picnic tables on grass closer to Yarralumla Play Station.
– 1 picnic table on grass next to pond feature.
– 3 under tree shade nearby to pond feature.
– 3 nearby David Tolley’s Play Sculptures.
Also Available – bins, bubbler, water station, toilets and Pond.
Distance to playground – BBQ’s 493/494 are nearby to the upper water play area, but not in eye sight of the whole play space.
Playground suitable for – All Ages. The playground and pond both have water play features which may require supervision.

Yarralumla – Weston Park, Yarramundi Close (near Iranian Park)
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BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards Lake Burley Griffin.
Picnic Tables – 2 with BBQ not under shade.
Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ .

Yarralumla – Weston Park, Pontoon Place – Beach
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BBQs
– 1 dual top BBQ427, both cooktops facing away from beach.
– 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing towards beach, near toilet.
Picnic Tables
– 4 picnic tables with BBQ427, under tree shade.
– 3 picnic tables with BBQ426, under tree shade near toilet.
Also Available – bins, water tap, life saving buoy, toilets, disc golf.
The Swim Guide website will be used to advise the public about the water quality of Lake Burley Griffin, and its suitability for swimming

Yarralumla – Weston Park, Pontoon Place (near Tarcoola Grove)
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BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ80 , both cooktops facing towards Lake Burley Griffin.
Picnic Tables – 3 with BBQ80 under tree shade, 1 in carpark under tree shade.
Also Available – bins, water tap on BBQ , bubbler.

Yarralumla - Lennox Gardens, Flynn Drive (No Playground)
Review Coming Soon

Oaks Estate – Gillespie Park, River Street
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BBQs – 1 dual top BBQ, both cooktops facing playground.
Picnic Tables – 1 with BBQ under shade shelter.
Also Available – bins, water tap, gazebo and toilets.
Distance to playground – BBQ403 is nearby the playground.
Playground suitable for – Ages 1 to 12 years old.