Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Reserve is a harbourside park in Mosman on Sydney Harbour, with its entrance on Morella Road, an off-leash dog exercise area, walking tracks through remnant bushland, a playground, two basketball hoops and a wharf that private ferries can reach.
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About Clifton Gardens Reserve
Walking Tracks and Bushland at Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Reserve has walking tracks through its remnant bushland, and one of them is a bushwalking track to Rawson Oval. The bushland is used for birdwatching and spotlighting, and the walking tracks give views of the harbour and the city. Clifton Gardens Reserve is part of Sydney Harbour National Park, so the bushland here sits within the national park.
Playground and Basketball Hoops at Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Reserve has play equipment for young children, and the reserve's playground is one of its main facilities for families. The reserve also has two basketball hoops for casual games. Its large open area sits among many trees, so kids have room to run around between the play equipment and the hoops.
Picnic Tables and Toilets at Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Reserve has tables and seating for picnics, including covered picnic tables that council does not take bookings for. The reserve has toilets, change rooms and disabled access, so people with a picnic can use the facilities without leaving the reserve. Picnic tables sit among the reserve's many trees, and the large open area gives room to spread out on the lawn.
Facilities at Clifton Gardens Reserve
Getting to Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Reserve is on Morella Road in Mosman. Clifton Gardens ferry wharf is about 150 m away. Parking is pay-and-display, and buses over 6 metres cannot reach the reserve. The car park gate at the Morella Road entrance is locked from 9:30pm and opens at 6am daily; after-hours opening costs $88.00 including GST.
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- 📍Cafe La Mer (cafe, about 200 m)
- 📍Ripples at Chowder Bay (restaurant, about 250 m)
- 📍Rawson Oval
Frequently asked questions about Clifton Gardens Reserve
Is Clifton Gardens Reserve good for dogs?
Yes, dogs can be exercised off leash in the reserve's dog exercise area.
Is there parking at Clifton Gardens Reserve?
Yes, parking is pay-and-display, and buses over 6 metres cannot reach the reserve.
Does Clifton Gardens Reserve have a playground?
Yes, the reserve has play equipment for young children, along with two basketball hoops.
Are there toilets at Clifton Gardens Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has toilets, change rooms and disabled access.
Can you book the picnic tables at Clifton Gardens Reserve?
No, council does not take bookings for the covered picnic tables.