Lake Parramatta Reserve

For kids

• There is a large playground. [1]
• Swimming is only between the red and yellow flags, in the designated swimming area. Lifeguards patrol in the swim season. [2]
• The reserve offers walking tracks and watercraft hire. Everyone on a kayak or boat, adults and children, must wear a lifejacket. [2]
• The Heritage Path is 300 m one way and rated Grade 1, on a surfaced path. The Arrunga Bardo Walk is 900 m one way and rated Grade 2, on an evenly surfaced bush track. [3]
• The Lake Circuit is 4.2 km, about 2 hours, and rated Grade 3. [3]

Access and inclusion

• The Heritage Path is suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. [3]
• The swim area has footpaths and handrails for improved water access. [2]
• There are 68 car spaces on site. [2]

Hours, prices and booking

Opening hours

Lifeguards are on patrol 11am to 7pm on weekends, then seven days a week from Saturday 5 December (2026/27 swim season). The pages do not state the reserve's own opening hours. [2]

These change, so check with Lake Parramatta Reserve before you go. Each was read from the source shown below, on the date given there.

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Where this comes from

1. [1] City of Parramatta: Lake Parramatta Reserve · read 1 November 2026
2. [2] City of Parramatta: Swimming at Lake Parramatta · read 1 November 2026
3. [3] City of Parramatta: Lake Parramatta walks and tracks · read 1 November 2026

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