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Nolan Reserve

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Fifteen touch football fields, six synthetic cricket pitches and a set of soccer and rugby league fields make Nolan Reserve in North Manly a major sports reserve. It also has lit fields, cricket nets, a half-court basketball court, and a bike track running between the fields and the creek.

Kids playgroundBike track along the creekWalking and running trailsSports fields and courtsTouch football and cricket

About Nolan Reserve

Sports Fields and Courts at Nolan Reserve

Nolan Reserve is set up for both winter and summer sport. Soccer, rugby league and mini soccer fields make up the winter program, and touch football and synthetic cricket pitches take over in summer. Sportsfield lighting covers all the fields, and cricket nets and a half-court basketball court sit among them. The fields are open to the public for exercise, subject to wet weather conditions, and bookings are handled through the council's online portal.

Bike Track and Walking Paths at Nolan Reserve

Nolan Reserve has a bike track that runs between the playing fields and the creek along the entire length of the reserve, so cycling covers the full site. Walking and running paths wind through the park, forming an extensive network of trails. Nolan Reserve is a bushland reserve on the upper reaches of Manly Lagoon, where Manly and Curl Curl Creeks enter the lagoon system, which gives the paths a creekside setting.

Playground and Picnic Area at Nolan Reserve

Nolan Reserve Playground is a small playground that gives younger visitors a play space within the reserve. A picnic area sits alongside it, so families can eat close to where children play. Public toilets are listed for the same spot, which helps when a visit runs longer than a quick play.

Facilities at Nolan Reserve

🛝Playground
🔥BBQ Facilities✗
🚻Toilets
💧Drinking Water✗
🅿️Parking
🍽️Picnic Tables
🏃Walking Paths
🏅Sports Fields
🐕Dogs✗
• 1 rugby league field • 1 mini rugby league field • 1 rugby league/soccer field (combination goal posts) • 3 soccer fields • 11 mini soccer fields (various sizes) • 15 touch football fields (summer) • 6 synthetic cricket pitches (summer) • Sportsfield lighting on all fields • Cricket nets with caged batting and bowling practice booths • 1 half-court basketball court • 1 bowls court (linked to North Manly Bowling and Recreation Club) • 2 amenities buildings with public toilets • Small playground • Picnic area • Bike track between the playing fields and the creek • Extensive network of trails and winding pathways • Fields bookable through the council's Online Booking Portal (Open Space Bookings Team: 02 8495 5009)

Visitor tips for Nolan Reserve

  • ✓The cricket nets and half-court basketball court sit beside the amenities buildings, so the toilets are close to the courts.

Getting to Nolan Reserve

Nolan Reserve is on Pittwater Road, North Manly NSW 2100, near its junction with Kentwell Road. Parking is in a car park with its entrance off Kentwell Road, behind the North Manly Bowling Club. A bus stop is within 100 m of the basketball court.

Near Nolan Reserve

FAQ

Does Nolan Reserve have a playground for young kids?

Yes. Nolan Reserve has a small playground, with a picnic area alongside it and public toilets listed for the same spot.

Are there toilets and change rooms at Nolan Reserve?

Yes, the reserve has 2 amenities buildings with public toilets.

What sports can I play at Nolan Reserve in North Manly?

Soccer, rugby league, touch football and cricket are the main sports, and the reserve also has a half-court basketball court and a bowls court.

Is there parking at Nolan Reserve, and is it free?

Parking is available in a car park with its entrance off Kentwell Road, behind the North Manly Bowling Club.

Are there walking or jogging paths around Nolan Reserve?

Yes. Walking and running paths and an extensive network of trails wind through the reserve, alongside a bike track that follows the creek.