A Feel-Good Fun Day Out In Glenwood

For a suburb considered mid-size, there is a surprising amount of fun packed in to experience in Glenwood. From bargain shopping to historical sightseeing, outdoor exploration and food, glorious food. Residing on Dharug land, a day out in makes for a feel-good outing for your next local adventure.

Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood

Mama Sela's Polynesian Treats Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Begin your day at Parklea Markets, an iconic Western Sydney institution. This is a place to shop like a local, grab yourself a bargain, and enjoy a rich mix of culture and cuisine, all under one roof. Aisles are lined with fashionwear, kitchenware, carpets, plants, bags, shoes and some items you certainly won’t expect - that’s half the fun.

Once inside, you’ll find The Idli Project. Their Chennai filter coffee is frothy and flavourful, a great start to your day. They also serve wholesome vegetarian Indian cuisine, the Tiffin Combo is a WEST favourite, including a dosa, idli and a yummy dessert known as rava kesari. The Idli Project is a favourite of The Modern Desi Co’s Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar, and as someone who knows excellent Indian coffee and cuisine, it comes highly recommended. Karizma Cafe also offers delish 88 Degrees Coffee and Turkish street food as another quality option.

The Idli Project Parklea Markets, Glenwood

The Idli Project's Tiffin Combo includes a dosa, idli and rava kesari. Parklea Markets, Glenwood

The Idli Project Chennai filter coffee, Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Food lovers get ready to rejoice, as Parklea Markets is lined with stalls offering international cuisine, including Idli Dosa Kitchen, Flavours of Fiji, Parklea Cafe, Mama Sela’s Polynesian Treats, Dutch Poffertjes House, Pinoy Street AU and more. The marinade on Pinoy’s grilled pork skewers is so good it will have you back for seconds.

Karizma Cafe 88 Degrees Coffee, Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Pinoy Street AU grilled pork skewers, Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Karizma Cafe, Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Pinoy Street AU, Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Have fun exploring and discovering some unusual and wonderful things to buy. Each shop is a small business with stories to tell, this is a place where you can enjoy a great conversation with shop owners along with scoring a great deal. Look out as everything is on sale.

Parklea Markets, Glenwood

Parklea Markets, Glenwood

After filling your bags, it’s time to explore more locally. The Gurdwara Sahib Glenwood Sikh temple is a short drive away, just off Sunnyholt Road, and is a warm, welcoming place to visit. Its design is lovely to admire up close and from afar, offering you a different perspective of the large golden structures. Nearby is Glenwood Lake Park with a striking bronze soldier statue at the Sikh Anzac War Memorial. You can also admire the iron lacework of the 19th century Glenwood Park House, as well as visit Exeter Farm Reserve to see two 19^th century State Heritage listed timber slab cottages.

Gurdwara Sahib Glenwood Sikh Temple, Glenwood

Glenwood Park House, Glenwood

Sikh Anzac War Memorial, Glenwood

Exeter Farm Heritage Listed Cottage, Glenwood

If feeling sporty, you could play a round of volleyball, tennis, basketball, netball or soccer at Glenwood Reserve, and at Valentine Sports Park, there is a quality football ground ideal for vibrant local game day matches. As you may have now discovered, a day out in Glenwood is one of the very best kinds. If you love a combination of retail therapy, tantalising your tastebuds, exploration, history and sports, then Glenwood is the destination for you - and bring your shopping bags! Explore with West.