Leacock picnic area
Leacock Regional Park
Overview
The picnic area at Leacock Regional Park, just off the Hume Highway near Casula, is a great rest stop on a long drive or for a picnic with your dog in toe.
- Type
- Picnic areas
- Accessibility
- Medium
The dog-friendly Leacock picnic area is at the northern end of Leacock Regional Park. Choose one of the three wooden picnic tables surrounded by trees, or spread out a picnic blanket on the grass.
Bring along a picnic lunch or just pause here to catch your breath after walking the Bellbird track from Casula station.
Leacock picnic area’s proximity to the arterial Hume Highway makes it a convenient place to stop and take a break while travelling.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/leacock-picnic-area/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Leacock Regional Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Leacock Regional Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Leacock picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Leacock picnic area is in the northern end of park. To get there from the Hume Highway, turn south onto Leacocks Lane. The picnic area is located about 300m along on the left, or you can take the 1.6km Bellbird walking track from Casula station.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Street parking is available on residential streets including Kendell Drive, a short walk from Leacock picnic area
Best times to visit
Leacock Regional Park is a great place to visit all year round. Head to the park for an early morning jog by the river in spring, a weekend picnic in the winter sun or an evening stroll along the Bellbird track during summer.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 28°C
Highest recorded
44.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
July to September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
243mm
Facilities
- You'll need to bring your own drinking water
- Please take your rubbish with you when you leave the park
Picnic tables
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Assistance may be required to access this area
- Leacock picnic area is flat and located adjacent to council footpaths along Leacocks Lane
Permitted
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
Dogs are permitted in this part of the park – you will need to keep them on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
Prohibited
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Learn more
Leacock picnic area is in Leacock Regional Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Great for relaxing
Swap tall buildings and busy roads for this pretty patch of nature. Leacock Regional Park offers the opportunity to escape and clear your mind in a delightful natural setting, right on your doorstep. It’s ideal for cycling and jogging along the edges of Glenfield Creek and the Georges River. If you’re looking for a western Sydney park to walk your dog, then look no further than Leacock Regional Park. Dogs are welcome here, as long as they’re on-leash and the 1.6km Bellbird walking track will give you both a good workout – particularly if you make it a return trip.
- Bellbird walking track You’ll find the Bellbird walking track in Leacock Regional Park, southwestern Sydney. It’s a lovely stroll to and from Casula station, with birdwatching opportunities, too.
- Leacock picnic area The picnic area at Leacock Regional Park, just off the Hume Highway near Casula, is a great rest stop on a long drive or for a picnic with your dog in toe.
Significant flora
Leacock Regional Park is part of the Cumberland Plain woodland, an endangered ecological community that houses the critically endangered Cumberland Plain land snail. The park is also one of the few places in NSW where you can see the rare tree species, blue box eucalyptus, as well as some of the oldest native and endemic trees in metropolitan Sydney. The Weaving Garden Environment Group is currently carrying out bush regeneration within the park.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)
One of the most widespread of Australian tree-dwelling marsupials, the common brushtail possum is found across most of NSW in woodlands, rainforests and urban areas. With strong claws, a prehensile tail and opposable digits, these native Australian animals are well-adapted for life amongst the trees.
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Cumberland Plain land snail (Meridolum corneovirens)
The endangered Cumberland Plain land snail is only found on the Cumberland Plain, west of Sydney. During drought it digs deep into the soil to escape harsh conditions. Its brown shell is thin and fragile.