Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Central Gardens Nature Reserve is a reserve in Merrylands West with two adventure playgrounds, electric BBQ picnic areas at Yarrabee and Pinaroo, animal enclosures and educational bush trails. The reserve at 71 Paton Street also has a tennis court that needs a booking and ponds with water features.
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About Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Picnic Areas and Electric BBQs at Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Central Gardens Nature Reserve has two picnic areas with electric BBQs. Yarrabee Picnic Area has 2 electric BBQs, 5 picnic tables and benches, and a shelter with a long picnic table, and it sits next to a playground. Pinaroo Picnic Area has 2 electric BBQs and 4 picnic tables and benches under shade trees, and it is close to the disabled toilets. Both picnic areas can be hired for group parties through Cumberland Council's online booking system, so a group can reserve the BBQs and tables before the visit.
Bush Trails, Animal Enclosures and Ponds at Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Central Gardens Nature Reserve has educational bush trails through its bushland and an animal enclosure a short walk from the Yarrabee Picnic Area. The reserve also has ponds and water features, including a pond and waterfall beside the Norrie Maley Kiosk, a meeting room with a maximum capacity of 50 people. An amphitheatre and large open grass areas make up the rest of the reserve's open space.
Facilities at Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Getting to Central Gardens Nature Reserve
The reserve is at 71 Paton Street, Merrylands West.
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Does Central Gardens Nature Reserve have BBQs?
Yes. Yarrabee and Pinaroo picnic areas each have 2 electric BBQs.
Does Central Gardens Nature Reserve have a playground?
Yes, it has two adventure playgrounds, and one sits next to the Yarrabee Picnic Area.
Are there toilets at Central Gardens Nature Reserve?
Disabled toilets are near the Pinaroo Picnic Area.
Can I book a picnic area at Central Gardens Nature Reserve?
Yes. The picnic areas and the Norrie Maley Kiosk meeting room can be booked online through Cumberland Council for parties, meetings and weddings.
What are the opening hours of Central Gardens Nature Reserve?
The reserve opens 7:30am to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on weekends, with later closing times during daylight saving.