Penrith Beach

Penrith Beach was a temporary swimming site in Western Sydney. Located within a former quarry site, Penrith Beach runs next to the Nepean River and is part of Western Sydney Lakes, which is owned by Penrith Lakes Development Corporation.

Penrith Beach provides people from Western Sydney and beyond equitable access to water recreation against a unique backdrop of stunning views of the Blue Mountains.

Penrith Beach opened on Tuesday 19 December 2023 and closed on 25 April 2024.

More than 7,000 people told us in the 2019 Greater Sydney Outdoor Survey that outdoor recreation, particularly on or near the water, plays an important role in their lives. Access to waterways for recreation varies significantly across Greater Sydney, with the biggest barriers including travel distance and cost.

Without their own beach, Western Sydney residents would need to travel 40 km to swim in Lake Parramatta, 63 km to Bondi Beach, or 75 km to either Cronulla or Manly.

Penrith Beach's temporary activation period is now over, and the site is no longer publicly accessible.

While the beach is currently closed, the NSW Government recognises community interest in Penrith Beach and remains open to exploring options for future recreational opportunities. We encourage you to sign up to the Penrith Beach mailing list to receive any future updates.