Parks

 

Griffith City Council maintains 100 parks, 7 major sporting grounds, 41 playground areas and 3 rest areas for the weary traveller to take a break.

With over 138 hectares of parks and reserves, there's plenty of places that provide activities for walking, bike riding, playgrounds, picnic and BBQ areas, sporting facilities and shared bicycle/pedestrian pathways connecting Griffith with the nearby villages of Hanwood and Lake Wyangan. Council is currently constructing a new off-road pathway between Griffith CBD and Yoogali village which includes a pedestrian bridge over the canal.

Find park & reserve locations here

Book a space at a park or sporting ground for your private, sporting or community event here.

Places of interest

City Park

City Park features the largest rope-climbing structure in the southern hemisphere, along with swings, slides, climbing sets, fitness equipment, a 30m double flying fox and a bike and walking path. There is an enclosed play area for toddlers and a super fun splash pad with upward shooting jets, tipping buckets and water cannons. 

Picnic and BBQ areas are available, with public toilets located at both City Park and nearby in the Community Gardens.

Community Gardens

Our Community Gardens are a community-based project incorporating natural bushland, sensory garden, piazza area ampitheater, world class stage and covered paved area. The gardens are a very popular spot for weddings, photos, picnics, walking or just relaxing under the shady trees. Public toilets are available.

 

Events such as Christmas carols, stage performances and festivals can be held in this space. For more information or to request a booking, click here.

Lake Wyangan picnic area

The picnic area is situated 12kms from Griffith's CBD and is a popular spot for family gatherings, wedding photos, swimming, fishing, bird watching or just to relax in peaceful surroundings. The Lions Club Shelter and the Alpini Shelter consists of electric BBQ's and seating for around 80 people each venue. Bookings for these shelters can be made online here.

A camping area is provided free of charge (non-powered sites) for a maximum stay of 3 days. This area has BBQ facilities, shelters, amenities block with toilets, and a boat ramp.

Mountain bike track

Mountain Bike Track
Mountain Bike Track

Griffith's mountain bike track, located on Abattoir Road Griffith, covers approximately 4.5 kilometres of tracks, and offers a skills area, shelter, fences, and car park.

With its diverse trails and amenities, the track caters to cyclists of all skill levels, offering a safe and enjoyable experience for families, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. 

Off Leash Dog Park

View more information about our Off Leash Dog Park

Pump track

Griffith Pump Track

Griffith's Pump Track was opened in 2022. The tar pump track was designed and built by World Trial Pty Ltd. and includes several different loops, courses and lines. Located in Olympic Street, the pump track is a great workout to pump around on a skateboard, and super popular with scooters and bike riders.

Rest areas

Griffith has 3 rest areas:
1. Penfolds Bridge - approximately 2kms from the CBD on the Leeton road
2. Cyrils Rest Area - approximately 2kms from the CBD on the Wyangan road
3. Memorial Park has shower facilities available at the Mens/Ladies toilet block and is situated in the centre of the CBD

Skate parks - Griffith & Yenda

Person on bike enjoying bowl feature of Griffith Skate Park

Griffith Skate Park

Griffith Skate Park is located at 5 Olympic Street, Griffith and is a large concrete skateboard park featuring a double bowl with roll-in, steel coping, a hump and a spine connecting the two skate bowls. The bowls look and feel very similar to those at the famous Fitzroy Bowls.

The street section has extensive features better suited for bikes and scooters. There are still some mellow quarters, banks, mani pads, rails and ledges arranged through the street section. The concrete is smooth and is a super fun place to throw down.

Yenda Skate Park

Yenda Skate Park was constructed in 2020 and is a small concrete transition-focused park located next to the tennis courts in the Memorial Park at 27-34 Yenda Place, Yenda. It includes a jump box, quarterpipe, bank, roll-in, and mini-ramp.

Willows Park - Camping

Motorhome travellers only are permitted for a one-night stay in Willows Park. There are 2 free electric BBQs, public amenities and a "pump out pit" available.