Stringybark Reserve
Stringybark Reserve is a Lane Cove North park entered from Murray Street, with a large off-leash dog area as its standout feature. Alongside it are a climbing playground with a bridge, swings and a slippery dip, cricket nets, a basketball hoop, outdoor fitness equipment, barbecues and bushwalks along Stringybark Creek.
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Off-Leash Dog Area at Stringybark Reserve
Stringybark Reserve has an off-leash dog park with a large space for dogs to run. Dogs can run off-leash across most of the reserve, but not in the bushland or in the playground area, where they must stay on leash. Dog bowls sit beneath the public taps near the dog park, and dog-poop bag stations with bins are provided for owners. The off-leash space is a popular spot for dog owners because of its water bowls and the room it gives dogs to run.
Playground and Outdoor Fitness at Stringybark Reserve
The playground at Stringybark Reserve sits on the Murray Street side of the park and has a climbing area with a bridge, swings and a slippery dip. The climbing equipment suits older children and teens. Outdoor fitness equipment is also installed in the reserve for adults who want to exercise outdoors beside the playground and the bushland edge.
Bushwalks from Stringybark Reserve
The Harry Howard and Yangoora Bushland Walk starts at Stringybark Reserve and follows Stringybark Creek for 4 km, and it can be shortened. The track passes a waterfall and rocks along the creek, and bush turkeys are seen along it. It connects to the Lane Cove River Walks and the Lane Cove West Loop walks. The dirt track is steep in places, with a step onto a ramp section, so it is not recommended for wheelchairs or prams.
Facilities at Stringybark Reserve
Getting to Stringybark Reserve
Stringybark Reserve is bounded by Murray, Ralston and Nundah Streets and by Karilla and Centennial Avenues, Lane Cove North, NSW 2066. The main entry is from Murray Street through a wide, accessible path. Ample street parking is available along Murray Street.
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Does Stringybark Reserve have toilets?
No, there are no toilets at Stringybark Reserve. Bubblers and dog water bowls are on site.
Can dogs go off-leash at Stringybark Reserve?
Yes, in the off-leash dog park, which has a large space to run. Dogs must stay on leash in the bushland and the playground area.
Is there a playground at Stringybark Reserve?
Yes. The playground on the Murray Street side has a climbing area with a bridge, swings and a slippery dip, suited to older kids and teens.
Where can I park at Stringybark Reserve?
Ample street parking is available along Murray Street, next to the main entry to the reserve.
Is Stringybark Reserve wheelchair accessible?
The main entry from Murray Street has a wide, accessible path, but the bushland track has steep sections and a step onto a ramp, so it is not recommended for wheelchairs or prams.