Black Mountain Peninsula Playground

Nice location & different equipment suitable for children of all ages.
Nice breeze on a hot summer’s day coming from the surrounding lake is a relief.
Plenty of space one can have a bbq or hold kids birthday parties.

Great place for a kids party with BBQ's and plenty of tables

Black Mountain Peninsula
Location - Garryowen Dr, Acton ACT 2601
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✅Toilets
✅Shade Sail
✅Tree Shade
✅Car park
✅Bins
✅Picnic Area ✅ BBQs

• shade sails over playground
• toilets
• multiple picnic table areas some sheltered some not. Some at the playground and around it some next to the water opposite side of toilets
• bike racks
• bubblers
• bins
• bbq area with picnic tables between playgrounds

Playground Equipment

Section 1
• swing sets
- 2 standard seats- 2 bucket chain seats
• play structure with metal curved rail with moveable foot platform and hand holds (moves like a skateboard back and forth)
Only one foot platform (other missing) and the one available is in need of repair
• play structure with 2 funky spiral poles with foot platforms that spin (360)
• spinning sphere bowl (sit in)
• sculptures
• 2 skateboard wobble poles
• wobble circle platform with one hand hold
• wheelchair Liberty swing with own fence and 2 bench seats inside (no shade sail)
• wooden picture post 4 sides with games and floor games related to it, three across both playgrounds.

Section 2
• swing set
- standard seat - bucket chain seat
•Music instruments
- 3 metal drums - yellow thin drum wheel (spins and has metal balls inside)
- large metal drum wheel (spins with metal balls inside)
•seesaw beam with 2 seats
•spring seesaw car single seater
•large play structure
- rope vertical ladder - sliding pole
- spider net - 2 circle platform stairs
- rope bridge with high rope walls
- ladder - underneath bench/shop
- metal slide - tracks (moveable parts missing)

Good play area that the kids love - with dedicated little kids playground too that is under shade cloth. Toilet facilities are good enough and there are bins available too. Only issues were the lack of shade in the bigger kids play areas makes it a bit too hot during the height of summer. There is swimming available in the lake too (fenced off area) but check online for the water quality before going in as it can be closed for swimming sometimes

This place is just awesome - good walks around and places to walk the (on lead) dog. A really great place to do family get togethers. Some of the BBQ spots have lake swimming as well which is terrific for a summertime cool off. The kids play equipment spots are pretty impressive (for a kid) too.

Wonderful park, has great BBQs, picnic tables and playgrounds. The playgrounds are epic and great for kids. Accessible parking, toilets and lakeside view. There’s also a marked out swimming area, but you can’t always swim in the water because if the blue green algae, but there is generally a sign indicating which days are ok or not. It’s beautiful spot and close to the city, and perfect for a picnic or work Christmas party!

This is one of the rare Canberra spots that truly has it all, yet retains an unspoiled ambience. The kids swimming area is fenced and shallow. There are plenty of other splashing areas along the beach as well, and you can easily walk the whole peninsula by following the multipurpose path.

During blackberry season, there are masses of berries along the path for easy picking. The massive playground includes equipment for small children, older children, teenagers, and wheelchair users, as well as some beautiful large drums and musical benches.

Several picnic tables, BBQs and shaded areas make the peninsula a perfect setting for large and small gatherings. There are public restrooms and drinking water available. Plenty of free parking too.

Good family place suitable for kids

A lovely and large picnic and recreation area. Lots of grass and trees and water on three sides. Easily accessible by car (plenty of parking) or bicycle from Canberra City centre.

Great place to spend a relaxed afternoon with friends and family... Plenty of public BBQ, the kids play zone is well maintained and lots of benches to sit sand watch the world go by...

It is one of the family friendly place for birthdays or other events. A big playground for kids and many BBQ facilities surrounded by lake make the place exceptional.

Plenty of space to run around and kick a footy or play on the equipment. Plenty of BBQs for a sausage sizzle with lots of parking making in a convenient Saturday stop.

Lots of open space with some good soft grassy areas, picnic tables under shade, great views of the lake, good spot to put a kayak in, great playground.

Nice quite area perfect for bringing kids or have barbecue with friends. Free Water, toilets and barbecue available and nice playground for kids.

Beautiful open park with playgrounds for a range of ages. Great facilities - toilets, BBQ, picnic tables.

Big and nice park on the lake with plenty of parking slots, children area, well maintained toilets, lots of BBQ areas, and mountain view.

Excellent playground with nearby BBQs and a Pokemon gym. Variety of equipment which is nicely spread out, includes a freedom swing.

Great place to have a BBQ and take the kids

Great park on the lake with a great playground, amenities and lots of free parking

Love the walk and playspace for kids. Definitely won't suggest the place on a windy day