Enhanced accessibility for Penrith Beach second season

The NSW Government has confirmed Penrith Beach in Sydney’s west will be reopened on Saturday December 7th for summer, providing access to a swimming spot for locals and visitors to cool down, relax and swim.

The beach’s second season is less than a week away and with more than 215,000 people having visited Penrith Beach from 19th December 2023 to Anzac Day 2024, this summer’s swim season promises to be bigger and better with upgraded accessible facilities for beachgoers.

Water safety remains the top priority this summer with trained lifeguards from Surf Life Saving NSW on duty to patrol the beach and offer first aid services to visitors. The Royal Life Saving Society will also lead community education and learn-to-swim opportunities.

The NSW Government invested $2.5 million to fund amenities and staffing for a second year, to make sure locals and visitors can soak up stunning views of the Blue Mountains while enjoying a dip at this Western Sydney swimming spot.

Beachgoers travelling to Penrith Beach will not need to book parking with more than 300 parking spaces available this year.

Penrith Beach operating hours will be from 10am to 7pm, commencing Saturday, 7th December and will be open every day including Christmas through to Sunday, 27th April 2025.

In addition to reopening as a swim spot there will be further activations at the site over the course of the summer.