Putney Beach
A lovely, calm river beach at Putney in Sydney with a 4.4 rating across 32 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Putney Beach sits within Putney Park on Pellisier Road in Putney, a pleasant suburb on the Parramatta River in Sydney's north-west. With 32 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a relaxed, family-friendly slice of the riverfront — a lovely, generally calm river beach with green surrounds, a genuine favourite for a paddle, a picnic, a play or simply relaxing by the water in the pleasant Putney area. It's a lovely, free outing.
River beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal considerations, so check current details and any safety advice before you go. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and comfortable shoes.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 05:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 05:00 – 19:00
- WednesdayToday
- 05:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 05:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 05:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 05:00 – 19:00
- Sunday
- 05:00 – 19:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 67
- Popularity
- 46
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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