Gilgandra Reserve
Gilgandra Reserve is a public park in North Bondi, near Barracluff Park and Niblick Street Reserve. Its standout feature is a playground designed for toddlers up to early school age, with soft-fall surfaces underfoot, which was completed in 2024 and is now open to the public.
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About Gilgandra Reserve
Playground at Gilgandra Reserve
Gilgandra Reserve has a playground that Waverley Council finished in 2024. The playground includes play equipment, soft-fall play surfaces, furniture, fixtures and soft landscaping, and its play experience is tailored to toddlers up to early school age. Rubber soft-fall covers the high-wear areas, as Sydney Water requested. The Gilgandra Reserve playground is one of a wider network of local playspaces in North Bondi.
Land and Site Limits at Gilgandra Reserve
Sydney Water owns the land beneath Gilgandra Reserve, and Waverley Council holds a lease that lets it use, manage and maintain the reserve for public use. Underground infrastructure restricts what can be built on the site, and existing mature trees also limit design options for new works. Any further upgrade at Gilgandra Reserve needs Sydney Water's consent before work can begin, which shapes how the reserve can change over time.
Facilities at Gilgandra Reserve
Visitor tips for Gilgandra Reserve
- ✓For questions about the reserve or its playground, call Waverley Council on 9083 8000.
Getting to Gilgandra Reserve
North Bondi NSW 2026, in the Waverley Council area.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby North Bondi
- 📍Barracluff Park
- 📍Niblick Street Reserve
Frequently asked questions about Gilgandra Reserve
Is there a playground at Gilgandra Reserve?
Yes, the playground was finished in 2024 and suits toddlers up to early school age.
Is the ground soft under the play equipment at Gilgandra Reserve?
Yes, soft-fall surfaces cover the play area, with rubber in the high-wear spots.
Who looks after Gilgandra Reserve?
Waverley Council manages and maintains it under a lease from Sydney Water, which owns the land.