Lake Ginninderra

Lake Ginninderra is an artificial urban lake in Belconnen, north-west Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, created in 1974 by damming Ginninderra Creek. Covering about 1.48 square kilometres with a 7.4 kilometre foreshore, it serves as a sediment trap and major recreational reserve for the Belconnen district. Surrounded by parklands, walking and cycling paths, and reserves such as John Knight Memorial Park, it is a popular destination for walking, cycling, water sports and birdwatching.

Visitors can expect a large urban lake surrounded by open parklands, landscaped foreshores and a 7.4 km shared walking and cycling circuit. The lake features islands, wetlands, sandy beaches, jetties and lookouts, with John Knight Memorial Park on the eastern shore offering lawns, playgrounds and picnic areas. Activities centre on walking, jogging, cycling, birdwatching, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing and fishing. The setting is open and suburban, with views across the water to Belconnen Town Centre and surrounding hills.