About Weston Park
Weston Park is a large lakeside public park on a peninsula extending into Lake Burley Griffin at Yarralumla in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Established in the 1920s and named after horticulturist Thomas Charles Weston, it is known for its mature eucalypts, landscaped grounds, picnic areas, playgrounds and the Yarralumla Nursery heritage. It is a popular recreational reserve for picnics, walking, cycling and family outings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious lakeside park with open grassy areas, mature native and exotic trees, sheltered picnic and barbecue spots, and foreshore views over Lake Burley Griffin. The park contains walking and cycling paths, children's playgrounds, a miniature railway operating on weekends and public holidays, and Yarralumla Beach area. Facilities include toilets, shelters, and car parks, with birdlife and lakeside scenery throughout.
Key highlights
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Peninsula setting on Lake Burley Griffin with foreshore views and swimming beach at Yarralumla Bay
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Historic Yarralumla Nursery and mature plantings associated with Thomas Charles Weston
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Canberra Miniature Railway operating on weekends and public holidays
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Large playgrounds, picnic shelters and free electric barbecues
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Network of walking and cycling paths linking to the Lake Burley Griffin Central Basin loop