Aranda Reserve
📍 Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 · Managed by Northern Beaches Council (Park Assets - Planning, Design & Delivery Team)
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Aranda Reserve is a public park in Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, managed by Northern Beaches Council. Its standout feature is a newly renewed playground with a swing set, a high-backed toddler seat and a boat springer, built over a mulch and rubber soft fall surface.
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About Aranda Reserve
Playground Equipment at Aranda Reserve
Aranda Reserve has a playground with a swing set that includes two standard seats and a high-backed toddler seat. Aranda Reserve also has a new boat springer as part of its renewed play equipment. Northern Beaches Council completed the playground renewal, and construction is marked complete. The playground at Aranda Reserve is open for play now. Families with toddlers can use the high-backed seat on the swing set, while the two standard seats suit other children. The swing set and boat springer are the main pieces of play equipment confirmed at Aranda Reserve.
Safety Surface and Standards at Aranda Reserve
Aranda Reserve has a required safety area built as part of the playground works. The safety area at Aranda Reserve uses timber and sandstone edging. Aranda Reserve has a combination of mulch and rubber soft fall surfacing beneath the play equipment. The new equipment at Aranda Reserve is designed to comply with current Australian Standards. Construction of the safety area was included in the same works that installed the new swing set and boat springer, so the edging and soft fall surface were built alongside the equipment.
Playground Renewal History at Aranda Reserve
The original playground equipment at Aranda Reserve had reached the end of its lifespan before renewal. A modest budget, including a NSW Government grant, funded replacement of the swing set and creation of a soft fall area. Northern Beaches Council sought community feedback on the renewal and received 66 responses. A majority of respondents preferred renewing the playground at Aranda Reserve. The renewed design is of similar size and equipment to the existing playground, leaving open space at Aranda Reserve for recreation.
Activities at Aranda Reserve
Facilities at Aranda Reserve
Visitor tips for Aranda Reserve
- ✓Toddlers can use the high-backed toddler seat on the swing set at Aranda Reserve.
- ✓The playground surface combines mulch and rubber soft fall, with timber and sandstone edging around the safety area.
- ✓Open space beside the Aranda Reserve playground is left for recreation.
- ✓The playground at Aranda Reserve is open for play now that construction is complete.
- ✓Playground enquiries can be made by phone on 1300 434 434 to the Park Assets - Planning, Design & Delivery Team.
- ✓Written enquiries can be sent to Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655, marked 'Aranda Reserve Frenchs Forest - Playground Renewal'.
Getting to Aranda Reserve
Located in Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
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- 📍Akora Reserve, Frenchs Forest
- 📍Brentwood Reserve, Frenchs Forest
Frequently asked questions about Aranda Reserve
Is Aranda Reserve safe for young children?
Aranda Reserve has a playground with a required safety area of timber and sandstone edging and a mulch and rubber soft fall surface. The new equipment is designed to comply with current Australian Standards. The swing set includes a high-backed toddler seat for younger children.
Does Aranda Reserve have a playground for kids?
Yes, Aranda Reserve has a playground that Northern Beaches Council renewed and opened for play. It includes a swing set with two standard seats, a high-backed toddler seat, and a boat springer.
What family facilities are available at Aranda Reserve, like toilets or shade?
The confirmed family facility at Aranda Reserve is its playground, with swings, a toddler seat and a boat springer. The playground sits over a mulch and rubber soft fall surface. Open space beside the playground is left for recreation.
What sports or recreation facilities does Aranda Reserve have?
The confirmed recreation facility at Aranda Reserve is its playground, which has a swing set and a boat springer. Open space beside the playground is left for recreation. The playground equipment is designed to comply with current Australian Standards.
What cafes, shops or other amenities are near Aranda Reserve in Frenchs Forest?
Aranda Reserve is listed among the parks in Frenchs Forest, alongside Akora Reserve and Brentwood Reserve. The playground is the confirmed amenity at Aranda Reserve.
What makes Aranda Reserve different from other parks on the Northern Beaches?
Aranda Reserve has a renewed playground with a boat springer and a high-backed toddler seat on its swing set. The playground has a timber and sandstone safety area and a mulch and rubber soft fall surface. The renewal kept a similar size and set of equipment to the existing playground.