BBQs and Picnics

With 10,000 trees, 12 ponds, pine and paperback forests, flower gardens and historic monuments over an expanse of 355 hectares, there is no such thing as a bad picnic spot in the Parklands.

BBQS

There are seven free electric BBQs in Centennial Park and one in Queens Park. These operate on a first-in basis. Toilet facilities are located throughout the Parklands.

Click here to see a map showing BBQ locations

You can bring in portable BBQs with legs (except during periods of total fire ban), as well as portable picnic equipment such as tables and chairs.

You are not permitted to bring in portable BBQs that sit on the grass. Dumping hot coals, lighting fires and lighting fireworks are all prohibited.

Restrictions also apply during periods of total fire bans, to view these please click here.

Click here to read Centennial Parklands Rules and Regulations.

Groups of 50 or more

Groups of 50 or more are required to notify the Centennial Parkalnds Administration Office with the following details:

Date and time of activity
Area to be used
Group numbers
Registering a group of 50+ will ensure:

Your group will be registered on the 'Parklands Running Sheet'. Therefore if any of your group cannot locate the designated area, the Park Rangers can direct them.

If there are any large events or maintenance work scheduled, notification will be given and an alternative area of the park may be chosen.
It is a public park and as such, the area will NOT be booked exclusively for your use.

Fees: Groups of over 100 people will incur a fee. Click here for a list of fees and charges.

Enquiries: Call the Centennial Parklands Administration Office on (02) 9339 6699.

Opening hours

Centennial Park's opening hours are sunrise to sunset. All vehicles must leave the park before sunset or pay a gate opening fee.