Onslow Street Reserve
Onslow Street Reserve is a pocket playground at 46 Onslow Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029, classed by Waverley Council as a small playground for residents within a 250m catchment. Its standout feature is the playground, which Waverley Council planned to upgrade with a multi-play unit, swings, and nature play elements.
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About Onslow Street Reserve
Playground at Onslow Street Reserve
Onslow Street Reserve is a pocket playground, which Waverley Council defines as a small playground with a basic range of play experiences for residents within a 250m catchment area. Onslow Street Reserve has playground equipment that meets the immediate needs of nearby households. Waverley Council planned to make the Onslow Street Reserve playground fit for purpose and up to the latest Australian Standards, as identified in its Play Space Strategy. The planned play space at Onslow Street Reserve includes a multi-play unit, swings, a custom tunnel, nature play elements and rubber soft fall surfacing. Onslow Street Reserve therefore offers a neighbourhood play space for young children living close by.
Planned Upgrade at Onslow Street Reserve
Waverley Council scheduled construction of the Onslow Street Reserve upgrade to start on 21 February 2022. The planned works at Onslow Street Reserve include a new steel garden fence along the park frontage, an additional park bench and bin enclosure, new park signage, new tree planting and garden beds, and a new connecting path to the playground. Work hours for the upgrade were set at 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday work from 8am to 1pm if required. The Onslow Street Reserve upgrade also committed to no loud machinery before 7:30am. Community consultation on the Onslow Street Reserve concept design ran from 3 February 2021 to 31 March 2021.
Facilities at Onslow Street Reserve
Visitor tips for Onslow Street Reserve
- ✓Visit Onslow Street Reserve for its pocket playground, which is designed for residents within a 250m catchment area.
- ✓Expect a new steel garden fence along the park frontage as part of the planned Onslow Street Reserve upgrade.
- ✓Look for the additional park bench and bin enclosure that the Onslow Street Reserve upgrade adds.
- ✓Approach Onslow Street Reserve from Onslow Street, as the reserve sits directly opposite 7/35 Onslow Street.
- ✓Use Onslow Avenue as a landmark, since the reserve lies about 392 m from 9/1-3 Onslow Avenue.
- ✓Contact Waverley Council on 9083 8000 or majorprojects@waverley.nsw.gov.au for current details about Onslow Street Reserve.
Getting to Onslow Street Reserve
46 Onslow Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029, Australia. The reserve is directly opposite 7/35 Onslow Street, Rose Bay, and about 392 m from 9/1-3 Onslow Avenue.
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- 📍Onslow Avenue, Rose Bay (about 392 m from the reserve)
- 📍7/35 Onslow Street, Rose Bay (directly opposite the reserve)
Frequently asked questions about Onslow Street Reserve
Does Onslow Street Reserve have a playground for young kids?
Yes, Onslow Street Reserve is classed as a pocket playground by Waverley Council, which is a small playground with a basic range of play experiences. Waverley Council planned an upgrade with a new play space that includes a multi-play unit, swings, rubber soft fall, a custom tunnel and nature play elements.
What facilities are there for families at Onslow Street Reserve?
The main family facility at Onslow Street Reserve is its pocket playground for residents within a 250m catchment area. The planned upgrade adds an additional park bench, a bin enclosure, new park signage, tree planting, garden beds and a new connecting path to the playground.
Is Onslow Street Reserve a nice spot for a picnic?
Onslow Street Reserve is a small neighbourhood park with a pocket playground at its centre. The planned upgrade adds an additional park bench and a bin enclosure, which provide seating and waste disposal for visitors.
Are there walking paths through Onslow Street Reserve?
The planned upgrade at Onslow Street Reserve includes a new connecting path to the playground. Construction of the upgrade was scheduled to begin on 21 February 2022, with this path part of the planned works.
What makes Onslow Street Reserve different from other parks in Rose Bay?
Onslow Street Reserve is classed as a pocket playground, a small neighbourhood playground for residents within a 250m catchment area. Waverley Council planned to upgrade it to be fit for purpose and up to the latest Australian Standards, as identified in its Play Space Strategy.
Are there any fenced areas at Onslow Street Reserve for dogs?
The planned upgrade at Onslow Street Reserve includes a new steel garden fence along the park frontage. This fence forms part of the garden works alongside new tree planting and garden beds.