Putney beach, located in a quiet area of western Sydney, officially opens to the public on Wednesday after being advocated for by local resident Julie Magson. The swimming area features a semi-enclosed section of the Parramatta River with stone steps rather than sandy shores. Local residents, including Magson, express excitement for this new recreational space, which reduces travel time to traditional beaches and provides a free leisure option. Despite the unconventional appearance of the beach, early visitors have positively reviewed the swimming conditions.
I'm glad to see that it is finally open after all these years. I'll be coming often for a swim. I mean, this is the only free thing you can do in Sydney.
It makes a big difference to us locals here, where a drive to a beach in the north or south could be up to an hour long. It gives us somewhere to go.
The beach itself is less sandy Australian dream and more stone steps into the river, not quite living up to the imaginings that come with naming it Putney beach.
The water is great, he said as he emerged from his swim. It's also quite deep and not as dirty as I thought it would be.
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