Western Sydney Parklands facilities

Western Sydney Parklands has fun-filled playgrounds, shaded picnic shelters and easy-to-use barbecues, as well as the essentials such as toilets and water fountains.

Family enjoying a picnic at Western Sydney Parklands.

Barbecues

More than 70 electric barbecues are available to use, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis at picnic areas in the parklands. Nurragingy Reserve also has wood-fired barbecues available for use, with wood supplied by Blacktown City Council.

You can also bring your own gas barbecue to the parklands. At Lizard Log or Bungarribee, you must use your heat-bead or charcoal barbecues at a barbecue station. Place your barbecues on the marked concrete platform and dispose of heat beads and coal waste in the bin next to it.

Please clean the barbecue when you are finished.

Remember that if there is a Total Fire Ban, you can only use the electric barbecues.

Playgrounds

Western Sydney Parklands is home to some of Sydney’s best playgrounds and each one is different.

Lizard Log playground was designed to blend into its natural bushland setting. Built using salvaged timber, it features wood-carved animals to climb on and a double flying fox.

At Plough and Harrow East the playground has a unique pentagonal swing set and a giant hamster wheel.

At Bungaribee there’s a climbing tower, slides, and water play equipment.

Nurragingy has multiple playgrounds to choose from!

Each playground is close to:

accessible car parking
toilets
drinking fountains
picnic shelters.

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Accessibility

There are accessible parking bays and accessible toilets throughout the picnic areas. Most of the picnic shelters offer easy access.

Lizard Log, The Dairy, Plough and Harrow, and Bungarribee have footpaths suitable for wheelchairs or people with restricted mobility.

Bring your dog!

Dogs are welcome in the parklands if they are on a leash and under the control of their owner. We have 70 kilometres of tracks and trails to explore, as well as 2 fenced off-leash areas where dogs can run free: Shale Hills Dog Park and Warrigal Dog Run at Bungarribee.

Lost animals

We understand that it is distressing when pets run off or get lost in the parklands. As the first step, please contact your local council for help. They will contact us if they need more help from Greater Sydney Parklands.

See below for details on posters and traps in the parklands.

Posters are not allowed

Unfortunately, posters about lost animals are not allowed in the parklands. When left behind, they can become litter or damage surfaces. Our rangers will remove them to protect the environment.

Traps are not allowed

Traps are not allowed in the parklands because they can catch the wrong animals, including native wildlife. For safety and conservation reasons, we will remove any traps we find.

What if I need a trap?

If you truly need a trap, contact your local council. They will work with you and involve parkland staff if necessary.

Aggressive animals

If you come across an aggressive dog or other domestic animal, you can report it to your local council. Report any incidents to your local police.

Be aware of snakes

Please remember that we share Western Sydney Parklands with wildlife, including snakes.

Avoid areas with long grass as you may startle a snake in its habitat.

If you see a snake

If you do spot a snake, stay calm and make no sudden movements. Please do not try to touch or move the snake. Move slowly, keeping your distance.

If you are walking your dog, keep it on a leash.

You can also report snake sightings to the rangers on 0459 883 834.

Emergencies

If it's an emergency, call 000 at once.

In the unlikely event that a snake bites you, stay as still as possible, apply compression to the bite and call 000.