James Meehan Reserve
James Meehan Reserve is a grassy public reserve on Clyde Road in Dee Why, New South Wales, beside the southern end of Dee Why Beach. Its standout feature is a free council outdoor gym with six equipment types, open to use without membership or booking.
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About James Meehan Reserve
Outdoor Gym at James Meehan Reserve
James Meehan Reserve has an outdoor gym that is a free public fitness facility, so visitors can train without a membership or booking. The gym provides six equipment types: a chest press, leg raise station, pull-up bar, rings, sit-up bench and stepper. Its workouts cover calisthenics, strength training and cardio, which suits people who want to exercise outdoors beside the lawns. The equipment list is taken from council records, and it can change when the council upgrades the park. Overall, the gym is the reserve's most distinctive recreation feature.
Playground and Lawns at James Meehan Reserve
James Meehan Reserve has a children's playground set among expansive grassy areas and lush, well-maintained lawns. The lawns are suited to picnics, so families can spread out a rug close to the play area. The ground across the reserve is sand-free, with the beach close by. Toilets are available nearby for families using the playground and open lawns.
Wedding Ceremonies and Christmas Events at James Meehan Reserve
James Meehan Reserve is used for wedding ceremonies, and a booking and permit are required for gatherings of more than 50 people or any set-up such as chairs or decorations. Ceremonies of 20 people or fewer with no set-up need no site fee. The standard booking runs 30 minutes, and confetti of any kind is prohibited unless the venue gives prior written consent. Each year the reserve hosts the Christmas by the Beach celebration, which features carols and a children's Christmas show.
Facilities at James Meehan Reserve
Visitor tips for James Meehan Reserve
- ✓In wet weather, shelter under the trees or bring an umbrella, because the nearest covered back-up shelter is at Walter Gors Park.
- ✓Wedding guests should arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony start time.
Getting to James Meehan Reserve
James Meehan Reserve is at Clyde Road, Dee Why NSW 2099, with the main car park accessed off Richmond Avenue beside the southern end of Dee Why Beach. Parking is pay-and-display at the dedicated car park, and visitors without a current Northern Beaches Council parking permit buy a ticket from the meter or use a parking app. The nearest bus stop is The Strand, Dee Why Beach, and several other bus stops are a short, flat walk away.
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- 📍Dee Why Beach (beach, about 400 m)
- 📍Corretto Dee Why (restaurant, about 250 m)
Frequently asked questions about James Meehan Reserve
Is there parking at James Meehan Reserve, and is it free?
Parking is in a dedicated pay-and-display car park. Visitors without a current Northern Beaches Council parking permit need to buy a meter ticket or pay through a parking app.
What are the opening hours for James Meehan Reserve?
The reserve is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
What sports or recreation facilities are at James Meehan Reserve?
The main recreation facility is a free outdoor gym with six equipment types: chest press, leg raise, pull-up bar, rings, sit-up bench and stepper.
Is James Meehan Reserve a good place to take young kids?
Yes, it has a children's playground alongside expansive grassy lawns, with toilets available nearby.
Is there a walking path around James Meehan Reserve?
A coastal walk to Long Reef starts at the front of Dee Why Surf Club at the reserve.