John Wearn Reserve
John Wearn Reserve is a district park in Carlingford with a safari-themed playground, fenced off-leash dog parks for large and small dogs, a multi-use court and a skate park. Free barbecues, picnic shelters and toilets are also at the park, reached from Balaka Drive and Farnell Avenue.
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Safari Playground at John Wearn Reserve
The playground at John Wearn Reserve sits at the top of the park and has a safari theme. Animal sculptures and life-like animals stand among the wooden equipment, and a soundscape has a monkey, an elephant, a lion and a hippopotamus that roar and bellow as children approach. The swings are a nest swing, a baby swing and a standard swing. A shaded play structure has a slide, a climbing net, stepping logs, a hut-like structure, a bamboo tunnel and a teepee. The playground is partially fenced.
Fenced Off-Leash Dog Parks at John Wearn Reserve
John Wearn Reserve has two fenced dog parks below the playground. The larger area is for big dogs, and a separate, smaller area is for little dogs, so owners can keep dogs apart by size. Outdoor exercise equipment sits next to the small dog area, so owners can exercise while their dogs play. Paths for walking, scooting and riding also run around the park.
Sports Courts and Skate Park at John Wearn Reserve
The multi-use court at John Wearn Reserve has basketball rings, futsal goals and a netball ring, with space for handball and hopscotch. The skate park sits in the park's youth precinct and is well spread out, so big and little kids can play at the same time. The youth precinct sits beside the courts and the outdoor exercise equipment, so one visit can cover both.
Facilities at John Wearn Reserve
Visitor tips for John Wearn Reserve
- ✓The playground sits at the top of the park, so reach it from the Balaka Drive car park rather than walking down from the dog areas.
Getting to John Wearn Reserve
John Wearn Reserve sits between Balaka Drive and Farnell Avenue, Carlingford NSW 2118. A new car park on Balaka Drive gives access to the playground.
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Is there parking at John Wearn Reserve?
Yes, a new car park on Balaka Drive gives access to the playground.
Does John Wearn Reserve have an off-leash area for dogs?
Yes, it has fenced dog parks with a large area for big dogs and a separate, smaller area for little dogs.
Are there toilets at John Wearn Reserve?
Yes, toilets with baby change facilities are next to the playground.
Is there a skate park at John Wearn Reserve?
Yes, the skate park is in the reserve's youth precinct and is well spread out.