Places to go to 'beat the heat'

Penrith is your one-stop-shop for exciting places to go and things to do as the temperature rises this summer.

Free activities

• Read a book, access our online resources or maybe research our local history at one of our 3 Library branches. 
• Cool off with the kids at one of our splash pads at:
  • Pacific and Phoenix Reserve (Erskine Park)
  • Ron Mulock Oval (Penrith)
  • The Northern Road Oval (Jordan Springs)
  • Great River Walk (Jaminsontown)
  • The Triangle (Penrith CBD)
  • Werrington Lakes (Werrington)
  • For a complete list of playspaces click here
• Visit Penrith Regional Gallery.
• Visit a local shopping centre like Penrith Westfield

Water activities

Penrith has a host of water activities, which are perfect for summer.

• Experience the thrills and spills of whitewater rafting and kayaking at Penrith Whitewater Stadium;
• Fly through the air and water with Jetpack Adventures;
• Take the family down to Cables Aqua Park for some fun, excitement and exercise; or
• For some fun in the pool, head down to Ripples Leisure Centre.

Indoor activities

• Penrith City Library is the perfect place to escape with a book or within the Local Studies Room while enjoying the air-conditioning and free wifi.
• Have the fans on supercharge at iFly Indoor Skydiving;
• You can enjoy the air conditioning while watching a film at Hoyts Cinemas;
• Watch a world-class performance at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre;
• Explore the drama and danger of fire and firefighting at the largest Museum of Fire in Australia; or
• Enjoy tenpin bowling, arcade games, laser skirmish and food and drinks at Zone Bowling & Laser Skirmish.

Social activities

• Head over to Penrith Westfield for some retail therapy;
• Visit Australia's first and only sake brewery, Sun Masamune Sake Brewery.
• Catch up with friends and family, Penrith Panthers World Of Entertainment offers great food, relaxation and entertainment, or
• Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club is perfect for either a relaxing or competitive game of golf.
• Penrith also has a host of amazing places to enjoy a meal.

Check out the Visit Penrith website for more ideas on how to spend your summer days and nights.

School's out for summer holidays

• See the Visit Penrith activity list for ways to keep cool with the kids these summer holidays.