A beach volleyball tournament will highlight the ongoing calendar at Penrith Beach.
The event will start on Sunday, February 2 and will run until Saturday, March 9 and is part of a host of activities being run at the recreation spot.
Around 73,000 people have visited Penrith Beach so far over the summer season.
“Penrith Beach is a wonderful place for a dip, but it is also a space for community connection and outdoor recreation in the heart of western Sydney,” said Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Paul Scully.
“These free activities offer something for everyone. We have you covered at Penrith Beach this summer with everything from gruelling bootcamp workouts to educational experiences and laid-back family events.”
This long weekend, free skin-cancer checks are also available on Saturday, January 25 from the Skin Check Champions’ qualified nurses, with walk-ins welcome.
For those looking for something a little different there will also be introduction to dragon boat racing on Sunday, February 23 and Saturday, March 8.
On-site cultural festivities will see a special Lunar New Year kite festival on Sunday, February 9 followed by a Valentine’s Day fun run on Saturday, February 15 and a Holi Festival inspired colour run on Sunday, March 23.
On Thursday, January 30 Royal Life Saving NSW will begin the first of three special water-safety sessions that continue on Thursday, February 27 and finish on Thursday, March 20, with Surf Life Saving NSW on site to assist.
“Despite a rainy summer, we’ve still had over 70,000 people visit the beach in just a month. The $2.5 million investment in Penrith Beach by the Minns Government means our community has free access to a great place to swim in Summer,” said Penrith State MP Karen McKeown.
“Safety is front and centre for visitors at this iconic location.
“Lifeguards are not only keeping people safe with daily patrols, but are providing expert instruction on lifejacket usage, inland water safety and CPR essentials as part of their
To sign up for updates or register interest in any of Penrith Beach’s free activities, visit here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw/penrith-beach.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.