Many Coasties and visitors are taking advantage of the winter sunshine to enjoy picnics at the region’s many reserves and parks and there’s nothing quite like a barbecue to warm us from the inside out.
Central Coast Council has many barbecue amenities which are free to use and provide the perfect meeting place for family and friends.
Council staff have compiled a list of their own favourite barbecue sites to share with residents who may not be aware of them.
Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said Council was delighted to provide so many free barbecue facilities for locals and visitors to use in the region.
“The diverse locations of the barbecues enable users to enjoy the surrounding parks, ocean views and adjoining beaches around the Coast,” she said.
“While our Council crews check and regularly clean the barbecue facilities, we do ask that users are considerate to the next user and clean the hotplate after use.”
In Susan Fahey Park at Copacabana, the barbecues are nestled among the trees overlooking the playspace and grassed area next to the tennis courts.
At Ettalong Beach, you can have a barbie and take advantage of the adjoining playspace and outdoor gym right on the foreshore.
Terrigal Haven has barbecue facilities close to the beach foreshore, with the adjoining playing field and off leash dog park added bonuses.
And Gosford Lions Park, set on the eastern side of Brisbane Water, is a great place to watch the sun set over the water while enjoying an early evening barbecue.
At Woy Woy Lions Park you can enjoy the foreshore reserve and playspace, with the local pelicans often popping by to say hi.
Heading further north, ocean and beach views are available while enjoying a barby at Jenny Dixon Reserve, Norah Head.
The Entrance Memorial Park is always a good meeting place for a barbie and you can check out the new visitor information centre while you’re there.
Braithwaite Park, at the corner of Yarramalong Rd and Old Maitland Rd at Wyong, is picturesque with its rural backdrop.
If it’s water views you’re after, visit the foreshore reserve in Tuggerah Pde at Long Jetty or the boat harbour reserve on Cams Blvd at Summerland Point.
Swadling Reserve at Toowoon Bay overlooks the beach and also has a playspace.
Please report any barbecue faults to Council.
Source:
Central Coast Council