Brick Pit Reserve
Brick Pit Reserve is a rehabilitated former brickworks park in Frenchs Forest with an elevated accessible loop boardwalk through restored bushland. Its playground has swings, slides, climbing structures and a nature play area, and the reserve also has picnic facilities and public amenities.
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About Brick Pit Reserve
Playground at Brick Pit Reserve
Brick Pit Reserve has a playground built with natural materials and elements. The playground has swings, slides, climbing structures and a nature play area, and it is designed for children of all ages and abilities. The elevated boardwalk loop connects pathways throughout the reserve and leads onto the playground. The playground is part of the upgrade that Northern Beaches Council reopened in July 2025 as a completed project.
Elevated Boardwalk Loop at Brick Pit Reserve
Brick Pit Reserve has an elevated accessible loop boardwalk that winds through the rehabilitated landscape. The site was previously a densely weeded local reserve and has been restored into what the council describes as an ecological oasis. The boardwalk shares information about the area's history, including the former Hews brickworks that operated on the site. Improved access pathways were also added to the reserve as part of the same upgrade.
Facilities at Brick Pit Reserve
Visitor tips for Brick Pit Reserve
- ✓For parking and toilet details, call Northern Beaches Council on 1300 434 434.
Getting to Brick Pit Reserve
Brick Pit Reserve is in Frenchs Forest on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
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Is there a playground at Brick Pit Reserve?
Yes. The playground has swings, slides, climbing structures and a nature play area, and it is designed for children of all ages and abilities.
Is the boardwalk at Brick Pit Reserve accessible?
The boardwalk is an elevated accessible loop that winds through the restored landscape.
Who manages Brick Pit Reserve?
Northern Beaches Council manages the reserve, which was upgraded with a grant from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
What facilities does Brick Pit Reserve have?
The reserve has a playground, an elevated accessible boardwalk loop, picnic facilities and public amenities.