Brightmore Reserve
Brightmore Reserve is a public park in Cremorne NSW 2090 that is best known for its children's bicycle track, which replicates a real roadway with roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and signs. It also has a play village and grassed areas for off-leash dogs.
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About Brightmore Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Brightmore Reserve
Brightmore Reserve allows dogs off-leash on its grassed areas, so owners can let their dogs run freely in open space. The off-leash zone does not extend within 10 metres of the children's playground, which keeps play areas separate from dog activity. Dogs must remain on a leash in the bushland sections of Brightmore Reserve, so owners should check the markings and stay within the grassed zones when letting dogs off the lead.
Playground and Bike Track at Brightmore Reserve
Brightmore Reserve has a children's playground with a play village set around its outer edge, including a service station, a row of shops, a fire engine and a fire station. Shaded play equipment sits in the centre of the playground, and circular benches under shady trees let parents rest while children play. Adjacent to the play area, Brightmore Reserve has a children's bicycle track with roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and road signs, giving young riders a practice road to learn traffic rules and build confidence on wheels.
Bushland and Bushcare at Brightmore Reserve
Brightmore Reserve forms part of a cluster of bushland reserves and acts as a wildlife corridor for North Sydney Council. Its main vegetation communities are Blackbutt Gully Forest and Angophora Foreshore Forest, with a small remnant of Sandstone Gallery Rainforest along the creek line below Little Young Street. A Bushcare group has worked to regenerate the reserve since 1994, and it meets at Brightmore Reserve on the first and third full weekend of each month between February and November.
Facilities at Brightmore Reserve
Visitor tips for Brightmore Reserve
- ✓Arrive early on weekends, as parking can fill quickly around the reserve.
- ✓Bushcare volunteers should wear enclosed shoes, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a hat, and bring sunscreen and a full water bottle; contact Victoria Whitney on 0416 355 598 to confirm meeting details.
Getting to Brightmore Reserve
Brightmore Reserve is located on Young Street in Cremorne NSW 2090. Bus routes 263 and 201 stop on Earle Street at Young Street, and Cremorne ferry wharf is about five minutes away on foot.
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Frequently asked questions about Brightmore Reserve
Can I take my dog off-leash at Brightmore Reserve in Cremorne?
Yes, dogs can be off-leash on the grassed areas of Brightmore Reserve. Dogs must stay leashed in the bushland sections and should keep away from the children's playground.
Is Brightmore Reserve good for young kids and families?
Yes, the reserve has a play village, a children's bike track and toilets with baby-changing space. Shaded seating lets parents rest while children play.
What playgrounds are there at Brightmore Reserve?
Brightmore Reserve has a fenced playground with shaded equipment in the centre and a play village around the outside. The play village includes a service station, shops, a fire engine and a fire station.
Are there public toilets at Brightmore Reserve?
Yes, there are public toilets beside the playground, and they include a baby-changing space.