McLeod Reserve
McLeod Reserve is a small neighbourhood park on the Hume Highway in Bankstown NSW 2200. Its standout feature is the Friendship Garden, established in August 1999. The reserve stands on the site of Bankstown's first public school and also has a children's playground, picnic areas and walking paths.
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About McLeod Reserve
Friendship Garden and School Site at McLeod Reserve
McLeod Reserve has a Friendship Garden that symbolises the sister-city relationship between Bankstown and Suita, Japan. McLeod Reserve also holds two traditional Japanese stone lanterns, donated by Suita in 1995 to commemorate the founding of Bankstown. McLeod Reserve occupies the site of Bankstown's first public school, which was built in 1880 and demolished in 1924. A plaque at McLeod Reserve marks the site of the well that the school used.
Facilities at McLeod Reserve
Visitor tips for McLeod Reserve
- ✓Expect some traffic noise, as the reserve sits along the Hume Highway.
Getting to McLeod Reserve
McLeod Reserve is at 373 Hume Highway, Bankstown NSW 2200. Parking is available at the reserve.
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Frequently asked questions about McLeod Reserve
Does McLeod Reserve have a playground?
Yes, there is a children's playground, and grassed areas suit a picnic.
What are the opening hours for McLeod Reserve?
The reserve is open 24 hours, every day of the week.
Are there toilets near McLeod Reserve?
Yes, Bankstown City Gardens nearby has toilets and water fountains.
Is there parking at McLeod Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has its own parking.
What is the Friendship Garden at McLeod Reserve?
It celebrates Bankstown's sister-city ties with Suita in Japan and was set up in 1999.