🌿 A ripper spot for a chilled arvo by the Murray with the fam, mate!

Lions Riverside Park Howlong - Relaxing Murray River Picnic Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Lions Riverside Park in Howlong is a lovely, quiet spot perfect for families and travellers looking to picnic by the Murray River. The park offers grassy picnic grounds, clean toilets (though sometimes closed due to floods), and water facilities including taps for filling tanks. It's popular in summer for cooling off in the shallow river and is a favoured stopover for caravaners. Just a short walk from town, the park provides a peaceful riverside escape with basic amenities, making it great for a relaxed day out or a free camping stop.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Howlong NSW 2643, Australia
⭐ Rating	4.1/5 (57 reviews)
🏙️ City	Australia
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	picnic shelter public toilets bbq parking drinking fountain

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Peaceful Picnic & Riverside Chill Spot 🦘

Lions Riverside Park is a top choice for families and travellers wanting a laid-back arvo beside the Murray River. The grassy picnic areas are lovely and well-kept, perfect for spreading out a rug and enjoying a snag sanga or a cuppa. The river’s shallow waters make it a popular spot to cool off during summer, and the peaceful surroundings add to the relaxing vibe. It’s a quiet place where you can unwind, enjoy the fresh air, and watch the river flow by, all just a short stroll from Howlong’s town centre.

Handy Facilities & Free Camping Perks 🚗

This park scores well for convenience, especially for caravaners and campers. There’s free parking and easy access, plus water taps for filling tanks and wood for small fires. The public toilets are generally clean and handy, though some reviews mention closures due to flood damage in 2022, so it’s wise to check ahead. The park’s location just five minutes from town means you’re never far from shops or services, making it a practical stopover or day trip spot.

Beautiful Murray River Views That’ll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Set right on the banks of the Murray River, Lions Riverside Park offers stunning water views that are hard to beat. The river’s calm, shallow waters in summer make for a picturesque backdrop while you picnic or paddle. The natural setting is peaceful and scenic, providing a great spot to watch the water flow and soak up some Aussie nature. Whether you’re there for a quick dip or just to enjoy the riverbank, the views add a special touch to your visit.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Lions Park is a great place for visitors to have a picnic beside the Murray.
During summer the water is shallow and a popular spot for locals to cool off.
A stunning place to stop over with clean toilets and water facilities, wood for a small fire and water to fill tanks.
Great little spot for a cool dip in the Murray River. I felt safe here. Grass & picnic grounds were lovely.
Only 3 stars due to toilets closed.
Needs an upgrade, toilet block is out of service due to the floods in 2022.
All this on the banks of the beautiful Murray Rv and only 5 min walk from town.
Lovely spot Ni e and quiet
Nice and clean
During summer the water is shallow and a popular spot for locals to cool off.