This year we're delivering extended opening hours from 7am to 7pm in the peak of summer and more shade and amenities than ever thanks to a $5.2 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.
Residents of Western Sydney won't need to travel long distances or pay money to enjoy a beach experience as the mercury rises.
The beach will offer a great free day out, whether to enjoy a swim, play in the sand or get together with the family.
Residents and visitors will be able to take advantage of a much-needed place to cool down daily, until April 2026.
New on-site amenities include shaded seating areas and outdoor showers, on top of amenities previous beachgoers will recognise, including:
- a hydration station
- change rooms and accessible toilets
- accessible parking and pathways to the beach, and an access mat extending into the water
- more than 350 parking spaces.
Water safety remains a top priority with trained lifeguards from Surf Life Saving NSW patrolling the beach each day during opening hours and offering first aid services to visitors who need it.
Penrith Beach will again offer free water-safety programs, learn to swim and junior lifesavers workshops and water confidence education, as well as on-site wellbeing activations from Skin Check Champions.
Since it was opened by the Minns Labor Government in December 2023 Penrith Beach has attracted more than 330,000 visitors.
Penrith Beach is part of the NSW Government's Places to Swim program, a $16.7 million funding commitment to provide high quality places to swim in areas that need it most.
Water quality is regularly tested, with results publicly available at waternsw.com.au and beachwatch.nsw.gov.au
