Free BBQ areas - Lake Burley Griffin & City

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Posted 2015-08-08 by Sue W ⇒ follow

Here in Canberra we are fortunate that there are numerous reserves and parklands with free BBQs around the shores Lake Burley Griffin, as well as areas close to the city.

This list of BBQs was compiled with the help of the ACT 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.
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LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN**

Park/@-35.295324,149.0913585,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17b2d83659d1c3:0xf00ea6f8b574a10 Weston Park
Weston Park is a real treasure for families with kangaroos, a little sandy beach to dig your toes into and bike paths winding their way through the park. Other highlights include the miniature train and mini golf at Yarralumla Play Station, children's playground and at the time of writing, a large BBQ area is being built nearby. You could easily spend the day here if you have a full esky.

There are also several BBQs around the park for a quieter lunch by the Lake.

Gardens/@-35.2980782,149.1216373,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b164d233edf0101:0xf00ea6f8b574a00 Lennox Gardens at Yarralumla is another popular, yet peaceful location for a BBQ with the Japanese Nara Park and Chinese Beijing Gardens nearby.

Playground/@-35.2980818,149.1444127,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b164d094d454bed:0x60c3bdc9721bfc64 Boundless Playground BBQ area
Boundless Playground is a popular park near the National Carilion on Lake Burley Griffin. The playground itself is designed to be accessible for children in wheelchairs and all children. With bike paths, playground, the bells of the National Carilion chiming and feeding the ducks - there is plenty to do before and after your BBQ.

Due to the location, this BBQ area is always popular with families and celebrations.

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Mountain Peninsula/@-35.2867478,149.1002514,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b17b2cd93823c9b:0xf00ea6f8b574010 Black Mountain Peninsula **

Similar to Weston Park, this area has several BBQs, bike paths, a little sandy beach, toilet facilities, large areas to kick the ball around and an extensive playground.

Reach/@-35.2936633,149.0826521,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf00ea6f8b573f30 Scrivener Dam.
This BBQ area on the Lake is a scenic and shady spot near the National Zoo and Aquarium. You may see people fishing here, however the Lake isn't suitable to swim. This BBQ area is a little more remote with no toilet facilities.

Just over the bridge, there is also a picnic area at Scrivener Dam.

There are also Lakeside BBQ areas at Reach District Park/@-35.3041812,149.1669559,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b164da4c6366543:0xf00ea6f8b575570 Molonglo Reach District Park in Campbell, Park/@-35.3090286,149.1404158,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b164d037e0d7153:0xf00ea6f8b5755f0 Bowen Park in Barton, there are a couple of BBQs in a bush setting by the lake on Dr, Yarralumla ACT 2600/@-35.2991797,149.110174,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b164d2bd88c6d83:0x2a6d2e4a1632df1e Alexandrina Drive at Yarralumla as well as another one further along this road at Yarralumla Bay.