Cooper Street Reserve
Cooper Street Reserve is a grassed public reserve on Cooper Street, Surry Hills. Its standout feature is the Active Youth Precinct, with a skate park, pump track and fitness equipment, alongside an accessible playground, basketball court, BBQ areas and a shared path through the reserve.
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About Cooper Street Reserve
Active Youth Precinct at Cooper Street Reserve
Cooper Street Reserve has an Active Youth Precinct with a skate park and pump track for skating and riding, plus fitness equipment. A basketball court and exercise equipment give active visitors more ways to train and play. The Active Precinct lighting allows use until 9pm, when the skate park and pump track lights switch off. Upgraded lighting also runs along the main paths, so the reserve stays lit for evening visits.
Playground and Picnic Areas at Cooper Street Reserve
Cooper Street Reserve has an accessible playground for children on its spacious grassed lawn. BBQ areas and picnic tables let visitors cook and eat on site, while bench seats offer places to rest. Public toilets are in the amenities building, and the reserve has shade. Nearby office workers use Cooper Street Reserve during the day, especially at lunchtime, making it an important open space in Surry Hills.
Shared Path and Gardens at Cooper Street Reserve
Cooper Street Reserve has a shared path for walking and cycling that forms part of the City's local bike network. A central paved plaza ramps and steps down westward and is divided by retaining walls. Garden beds with groundcovers, shrubs and several mature trees grow within the reserve. The upgrade removed fencing and added new retaining and seating walls, which open up sightlines across the site. Entry points let people on foot and by bicycle join the shared path directly.
Facilities at Cooper Street Reserve
Visitor tips for Cooper Street Reserve
- ✓Finish skating by 8:45pm, when the skate park and pump track lights begin to dim.
Getting to Cooper Street Reserve
119-123 Cooper Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is in 90-degree spaces along Cooper Street, plus 5 dedicated accessible spaces near the amenities building.
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Frequently asked questions about Cooper Street Reserve
Can I take my dog to Cooper Street Reserve?
The reserve has dog facilities: a water bubbler with a dog bowl and a bin with a dog bag dispenser.
Does Cooper Street Reserve have a playground?
Yes, there is an accessible playground for children.
Are there toilets at Cooper Street Reserve?
Yes, the amenities building houses the public toilets, close to the accessible parking bays.
Where can I park near Cooper Street Reserve?
Drivers can use the 90-degree spaces on Cooper Street, and five accessible bays sit by the amenities building.
Is Cooper Street Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the reserve has disabled access, the central plaza has a ramp, and the playground is accessible.