Daniel Dawson reserve
Daniel Dawson reserve is a small neighbourhood park on Wyndham Street in Alexandria, NSW, with a fully fenced playground for toddlers and younger children. Its standout feature is a climbing mound, embankment slide and climbing net, with one shade sail over the play area and picnic tables close by.
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Playground at Daniel Dawson reserve
Daniel Dawson reserve has a fully fenced neighbourhood playground for toddlers and younger children. The playground includes a toddlers seat and birds nest swing, a climbing mound, an embankment slide and a climbing net. The play equipment is suited to infants and pre-schoolers. The playground was rebuilt in the upgrade that finished in April 2021, and the same play space still uses the fence and the shade sail that were added then.
Shade, Seating and Paths at Daniel Dawson reserve
Daniel Dawson reserve has one shade sail covering the playground and mature shade trees along the lawn. Picnic tables and a sitting wall give seating close to the play space. A new internal loop path runs through the park, and accessible pathways connect the playground to the rest of the reserve. Sensory plantings sit inside the play area.
Facilities at Daniel Dawson reserve
Visitor tips for Daniel Dawson reserve
- ✓The slide is fast, so keep an eye on younger children at the bottom.
- ✓The playground gets busy on weekends.
Getting to Daniel Dawson reserve
Daniel Dawson reserve is at 2-18 Wyndham Street, Alexandria NSW 2015. Waterloo metro station is about 300 m away, a short walk from the park.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Alexandria
- 📍Saint Germaine Patisserie (cafe, about 50 m)
- 📍Water Lily Restaurant (restaurant, about 100 m)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Dawson reserve
Is there a playground at Daniel Dawson reserve?
Yes, the reserve has a fully fenced playground with a climbing mound, an embankment slide and a climbing net. It is built for toddlers and younger children.
Is the Daniel Dawson reserve playground fenced?
Yes, the playground is fully fenced, which keeps small children inside the play area.
Are there picnic tables at Daniel Dawson reserve?
Picnic tables sit beside the playground, and there is a sitting wall nearby for extra seating.
Is there shade at Daniel Dawson reserve?
One shade sail covers the playground, and shade trees line the lawn.
Where is Daniel Dawson reserve?
The reserve is at 2-18 Wyndham Street in Alexandria, about 300 m from Waterloo metro station.