Grant Reserve
Grant Reserve is a public park on the south side of Coogee Beach. Its most notable feature is the McIver Women's Baths, a heritage-listed tidal pool inside the reserve. Grant Reserve also has the Stan Windon Memorial Playground, free BBQs, picnic tables and a stretch of the Coastal Walkway.
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About Grant Reserve
Stan Windon Memorial Playground at Grant Reserve
Grant Reserve has the Stan Windon Memorial Playground, a large children's playground at the southern end of the reserve designed for toddlers and younger children. The playground has sun shade, seats and tables. Grant Reserve also has a shelter, so families can sit under cover while children play. These features make the playground the main draw for families visiting Grant Reserve with young children.
BBQ and Picnic Areas at Grant Reserve
Grant Reserve has free BBQs, picnic tables and an accessible picnic area. Open fields give groups room to spread out with rugs and games, and extensive plantings of native trees and shrubs give the picnic areas a green, shaded setting. Visitors who bring their own food can combine a barbecue lunch with a swim at the McIver Women's Baths inside the reserve.
Coastal Walkway and Bike Path at Grant Reserve
Grant Reserve has a section of the Coastal Walkway, which continues through the reserve and is popular with walkers and joggers. Grant Reserve also has a bike path, which runs alongside the playground. The reserve's terrain is smooth with a gentle gradient, which suits walking, jogging and cycling. Walkers on the Coastal Walkway can reach the playground, picnic areas and the McIver Women's Baths along the way.
Facilities at Grant Reserve
Getting to Grant Reserve
Grant Reserve is at 151 - 191R Beach St, Coogee NSW 2034, directly south of Coogee Beach and behind the Surf Life Saving Club building. The best access is on foot via the Coastal Walkway from Coogee Beach. From Circular Quay, buses 373 and 374 stop near Coogee Beach, a short walk away. Street parking is available nearby, and the reserve has a car park with accessible spaces close to the playground.
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- 📍Coogee Beach
- 📍Coogee Surf Life Saving Club
Frequently asked questions about Grant Reserve
Is there a playground at Grant Reserve for toddlers?
Yes, toddlers and younger kids are catered for at the shaded playground.
Are there toilets at Grant Reserve?
Yes, toilets are close to the entrance to the McIvers Baths.
Is there parking at Grant Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has its own car park with accessible bays, and there is street parking close by.
Can I use a BBQ at Grant Reserve?
Yes, the BBQs are free to use.
How do I get to Grant Reserve by public transport?
Catch bus 373 or 374 from Circular Quay to Coogee Beach, then walk south.