Penrith Beach remains the coolest place to be this summer with a host of free activities drawing visitors from Western Sydney and beyond for a second successive swimming season.
More than 73,000 people have visited Penrith Beach since it re-opened just over a month ago.
A range of fun and interactive activities have been on show this summer including weekly bootcamps led by rugby league legend Mark Geyer, Sandy Cinema movie screenings and junior lifesaver training.
Beachgoers are continuing to flock to Sydney Zoo's engaging Wildlife Wednesdays, with this week's educational session focusing on snakes.
This long weekend, free skin-cancer checks are also available on Saturday, 25 January from the Skin Check Champions' qualified nurses, with walk-ins welcome.
A six-week beach volleyball tournament will start on Sunday, 2 February and run until Saturday, 9 March. For those looking for something a little different there will also be introduction to dragon boat racing on Sunday, 23 February and Saturday, 8 March.
On-site cultural festivities will see a special Lunar New Year kite festival on Sunday, 9 February followed by a Valentine's Day fun run on Saturday, 15 February and a Holi Festival inspired colour run on Sunday, 23 March.
Safety continues to be the top priority at Penrith Beach, with trained lifeguards patrolling daily and providing first aid services, alongside regular monitoring of water quality.
On Thursday, 30 January, Royal Life Saving NSW will begin the first of three special water-safety sessions that continue on Thursday, 27 February and finish on Thursday, 20 March, with Surf Life Saving NSW on site to assist.
To sign up for updates or register interest in any of Penrith Beach's free activities, visit here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw/penrith-beach
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"Penrith Beach is a wonderful place for a dip, but it is also a space for community connection and outdoor recreation in the heart of Western Sydney.
"These free activities offer something for everyone. We have you covered at Penrith Beach this summer with everything from gruelling bootcamp workouts to educational experiences and laid-back family events."
Member for Penrith Karen McKeown said:
"Despite a rainy summer, we've still had over 70,000 people visit the beach in just a month. The $2.5 million investment in Penrith Beach by the Minns Government means our community has free access to a great place to swim in Summer.
"Safety is front and centre for visitors at this iconic location.
"Lifeguards are not only keeping people safe with daily patrols, but are providing expert instruction on lifejacket usage, inland water safety and CPR essentials as part of their
