Free BBQ Areas - Belconnen & Gungahlin

Free BBQ Areas - Belconnen & Gungahlin

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Posted 2015-08-06 by Sue Wfollow
As the weather warms up in Canberra, we can start to head outdoors and enjoy the many free BBQ areas for a cheap and fun day out. Kids in particular love a BBQ and a picnic, with a game of cricket or frisbee thrown in for some family fun.

For people visiting or living in Belconnen and Gungahlin there are dozens of BBQ areas in local reserves, by playgrounds, lakes and ovals to enjoy.

This list was compiled with the help of the Territory and Municipal Services website. They have a list of BBQs in operation and update their website with a Weekly BBQ Report . It is a handy report to check that your BBQ is operating before you go - especially if you are organising a big BBQ celebration.

BELCONNEN
Belconnen has 5 BBQs located at Cl, Belconnen ACT 2617/@-35.2246002,149.0736571,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17ad119c792953:0x481610159e7e7700 Diddams Close Pedestrian Parkland (2 in the East of the park, 3 in the West). This area is very peaceful with a playground, sandy beach, walkway with joggers going past and shady trees to sit under. On a beautiful day, this is a relaxing area to enjoy the company of your friends and family over a BBQ.





There are 5 BBQs at Knight Memorial Park/@-35.23615,149.074761,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17ad6b5a087c39:0xf00ea6f8b572b60 John Knight Memorial Park , another parkland closer to the town centre. We have often sat here and been visited by a resident pelican, so keep an eye on your lunch!





There are also 6 BBQs on the Ginninderra Dog Park/@-35.2290343,149.0751637,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xd571ce6d9b1eb4f9 Lake Ginninderra Western Foreshore . With a playground and dog park nearby, this is also a popular location, not far from Diddams Close Parkland so you can visit both in the one trip.



According to the TAMS BBQ Report, Cook has a BBQ at St, Cook ACT 2614/@-35.2590728,149.0604646,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17b287cc2b7a9b:0x8026be2dcdf9c20b Templeton St Neighbourhood Park. .
Dunlop's BBQ is located at St, Dunlop ACT 2615/@-35.1915244,149.0174714,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17ac29507b25ad:0x384c8758ebe0a6e2 James Harrison St Park in Toft St.
Latham has a BBQ at District Park/@-35.2153325,149.0252742,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17adc4407b6e49:0xf00ea6f8b575640 Umbagong District Park in Florey Drive.
Lastly, McKellar's BBQ is at Slim Dr, Canberra ACT/@-35.2209672,149.0836642,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17acdf0f52773f:0xcb0076ce4c24f0d8 Palmerville Park on William Slim Drive.
GUNGAHLIN

Gungahlin also has a long list of free BBQs in local parks and scenic spots to enjoy with your friends and family.

In Amaroo there is a BBQ facility in St, Amaroo ACT 2914/@-35.1728,149.1349681,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b1654939f1c28dd:0xa3bc4e7e57b4905b Bizant Street near to Yarrabi Pond District Park.
Pond District Park, Wunderlich St, Gungahlin ACT 2912/@-35.1729284,149.1361095,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b1654942c16281d:0xf00ea6f8b573a10 Yarrabi Pond District Park is a popular area for families with 6 BBQs to use (4 undercover). There is a spectacular playground with flying fox, skateboard area, picnic areas and there are public toilets available. You could easily spend a number of hours here with plenty of room to spread out and entertainment for kids of all ages.







Bonner has a BBQ at St, Bonner ACT 2914/@-35.1615643,149.1384266,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b1654efee3b8137:0xf578db6d72b2ef24 Fernando St Parkland and one in Burum Burum St.
Casey has a BBQ facility at Grove, Casey ACT 2913/@-35.166593,149.0978765,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17ab4e9bd3c277:0xd42e4b4483a7ad69 Minty Grove .
Crace has an extensive BBQ area in Recreation Park/@-35.2027387,149.1025448,17z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x6b17accae3bf6e91:0xb0397cbe75841c0b!2sNarden St, Crace ACT 2911!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x5ce82eab73571154 Narden st , with a modern playground nearby.





According to the TAMS Weekly BBQ Report....

Forde has a BBQ in Dittmar St, Forde ACT 2914/@-35.1764302,149.1453799,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b16548bed7c436f:0xf11173554dd9929c Bruce Dittmar st , two in Ave, Forde ACT 2914/@-35.1684326,149.1465191,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b1654f619a28109:0xb224e022a5da6c5e Quinane Avenue (one in Heritage Park), Nicholas Cres, Forde ACT 2914/@-35.1715239,149.1452258,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b1654f49b672621:0xb88ecb7235654d1c Tom Nicholas Crescent , and St, Forde ACT 2914/@-35.1601004,149.1503504,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b16545604f31481:0xf54d78d2d9679a0f Volpato St Neighbourhood Park .
Franklin has a BBQ in St, Franklin ACT 2913/@-35.1998598,149.1481645,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b165378c4fe2951:0xa9563fdd4fc92ee3 Waraker st .
Gungahlin has a BBQ on Cir, Gungahlin ACT 2912/@-35.1847255,149.1259221,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b16549f62ecc48f:0x4535a0f252d0fd4d Crinigan Circle at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval.
Hall's, two BBQs are in St, Hall ACT 2618/@-35.1720159,149.0685116,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17ac8297d95d05:0x351b18116638a9e3 Gladstone Street .
Harrison has one in St, Harrison ACT 2914/@-35.1988063,149.1596498,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b165387b953652d:0xcfa13e3abbeca1ff Mullion Neighbourhood Park in Tanami St.
Finally, Nicholls has one BBQ at St, Nicholls ACT 2913/@-35.1911567,149.1105098,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b165351a0637e19:0xe72553090ecaa5e Candlebark Close Neighbourhood Park in Ibis St.

For more information about what other facilities are available at your local park, see here .

If your family is like mine, we enjoy using the BBQs - it is an enjoyable way to spend some time outdoors in Canberra's beautiful reserves and parklands.



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