Wills Reserve
Wills Reserve is a shaded park at 43R Duke Street, Kensington NSW 2033, on the corner of Duke Street and Balfour Road. Its standout feature is a fully fenced playground covered by a shade sail, with swings, a carousel, and a seesaw, plus a small bicycle track.
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About Wills Reserve
Playground and Bike Track at Wills Reserve
Wills Reserve has a fenced playground as its main play area. The main playground area at Wills Reserve is fully fenced and covered by a shade sail. Wills Reserve has play equipment including a carousel, a seesaw, and swings with a toddler seat. Wills Reserve also has interactive play equipment and a four square handball court with a hopscotch game. Wills Reserve includes a small bicycle track, which gives riders a dedicated place to practise. The shaded park sits in the heart of Kensington, so Wills Reserve offers shade for children during warm weather.
Open Grass and Shared Path at Wills Reserve
Wills Reserve has a large open grassed area set below Balfour Street. Wills Reserve has a generous shared path that winds its way throughout the park. The grassed area at Wills Reserve serves as the park's main open space for everyday recreation. Families use the grassed area at Wills Reserve for walking their dogs. Visitors who want to walk, stroll, or ride can follow the shared path at Wills Reserve, which runs through the park rather than along its edge. Wills Reserve also has a picnic table for visitors who want to sit outdoors.
Dog Rules at Wills Reserve
Dogs are prohibited at the playground at Wills Reserve, with a 10m exclusion zone around the play area. Families walk dogs on the grassed area at Wills Reserve. Smoking and vaping are prohibited within 10m of the Wills Reserve playground. Alcohol restrictions apply at Wills Reserve, and glass containers are prohibited there. A ban on golf practice applies at Wills Reserve. Visitors bringing dogs should keep them away from the playground at all times.
Facilities at Wills Reserve
Visitor tips for Wills Reserve
- ✓Enter from the corner of Duke Street and Balfour Road, the park's listed address at 43R Duke Street.
- ✓Park on the street, as street parking is the confirmed parking option.
- ✓Use the shade-sail covered playground during warm weather for shade.
- ✓Keep dogs out of the playground, which has a 10m exclusion zone around it.
- ✓Walk dogs on the large grassed area, away from the play equipment.
- ✓Follow the shared path that winds through the park for a walk or ride.
Getting to Wills Reserve
43R Duke Street, Kensington NSW 2033, on the corner of Duke Street and Balfour Road. Street parking is available.
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- 📍Duke Street (park corner)
- 📍Balfour Road (park corner)
- 📍Balfour Street (grassed area set below)
Frequently asked questions about Wills Reserve
What facilities does Wills Reserve in Kensington have?
Wills Reserve has a fenced playground covered by a shade sail, with a carousel, seesaw, and swings with a toddler seat. It also has a small bicycle track, a four square handball court with hopscotch, a large open grassed area, a shared path, and a picnic table.
Is Wills Reserve in Kensington dog friendly?
Dogs are prohibited at the Wills Reserve playground, with a 10m exclusion zone around the play area. Families walk dogs on the grassed area at Wills Reserve. Keep dogs away from the play equipment at all times.
Does Wills Reserve have a playground for kids?
Wills Reserve has a fenced playground with a carousel, seesaw, and swings with a toddler seat. The main playground area is fully fenced and covered by a shade sail. Interactive play equipment and a hopscotch game are also at Wills Reserve.
Is there parking near Wills Reserve in Kensington?
Wills Reserve has street parking. The park is located at 43R Duke Street, Kensington NSW 2033, on the corner of Duke Street and Balfour Road.
Are there walking paths or running tracks at Wills Reserve?
Wills Reserve has a generous shared path that winds its way throughout the park. The path runs through the park's grounds, alongside the large open grassed area.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Wills Reserve?
Wills Reserve has a picnic table. The park also has a large open grassed area for picnicking nearby.