Council provides free barbecues in many of our parks and reserves.
Our barbecues
Our free barbecues are gas or electric and are cleaned on a regular basis. They operate on a timer and are available from 6.00am to 9.00pm every day.
Please clean the barbecue after you use it.
Portable barbecues
You are welcome to bring a portable gas or electric barbecue to our park or reserve, however we do not provide power points for electric barbecues. See below for guidelines for portable barbecue use.
Solid fuel barbecues and rotisseries fired by heat beads, wood, coal or other solid materials are banned in all Crown Reserves including the following Cronulla foreshore parks and reserves:
Frequently asked questions
A three-year trial following hot coal bins being placed in Shelly Park and Gunnamatta Park in 2020 found that hot coals were being dumped around taps and on grass, causing a safety risk to visitors (especially children) and the environment.
The hot coal bins at Shelly Park and Gunnamatta Park for the safe disposal of hot coals were removed at the end of the summer season in 2024.
You are welcome to bring portable gas or electric barbecues to our park or reserve, however we do not provide power points for electric barbecues. These barbecues are a great option for picnics as they are easy to use, require less maintenance, and produce consistent results.
- Barbecues must be in good working order.
- Only gas or electric portable barbecues can be used. We do not provide power points for electric barbecues.
- Portable barbecues must be at least 50cm above the ground.
- Make sure all parts are firmly in place and that the grill is stable.
- Never leave a lit barbecue unattended.
- Keep water to hand to extinguish fires or in case of minor burns.
- During total fire bans, barbecues are not permitted. Check the Fire Danger Rating on the NSW Rural Fire Service website or call them on 1800 679 737.
- You may be penalised if you dump oil, rubbish and other materials.
- Barbecues and fires on beaches or sandy areas are not permitted.
- Fines apply if your barbecue causes damage to a park or reserve.
Our free public barbecues are available at the following locations:
Albert Hutchinson Reserve, Sutherland
Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora
Cooper Street Reserve, Engadine
E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens, Caringbah South
Hawkesbury Park, Sylvania Waters
Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, Kareela
Lakewood City Reserve, Bonnet Bay
Lantana Road Reserve, Engadine
Roger Summers Memorial Lions Park, Bundeena
Sunnyside Avenue Reserve, Caringbah
Sutherland Shire Centenary Park, Miranda
All our free public barbecues are cleaned daily in summer, usually in the evening when they are not in use. In winter, they are cleaned three times a week.
Our picnic shelters and free public barbecues are available for everyone to enjoy and cannot be booked. Access is on a first come, first served basis.
Find out more about holding a picnic or making an event booking or holding an outdoor birthday party.