Galston Recreation Reserve
Galston Recreation Reserve is a multi-purpose community reserve in Galston with a large sports oval, netball courts, a skate park and a wheelchair-accessible playground. It also has four free electric BBQs, a shelter for about 100 people that can be hired, and paved circuit paths for walking and cycling.
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About Galston Recreation Reserve
Sports Oval and Courts at Galston Recreation Reserve
Galston Recreation Reserve has a large sports oval used for organised sport and casual games, along with multiple netball courts. The reserve includes a dedicated skate park for skateboarding, located next to the playground. Outdoor fitness equipment stations are positioned along the walking paths, so visitors can build exercise into a walk. Galston Recreation Reserve suits both casual sport and competitive events.
Picnics and BBQs at Galston Recreation Reserve
Galston Recreation Reserve has four free electric BBQs near the shelters. Picnic tables and shaded picnic areas are spread across the grounds. A large shelter seating about 100 people can be hired for birthday parties, community events and group gatherings, and public toilets and drinking water are on site, making Galston Recreation Reserve a practical venue for family gatherings and casual outdoor meals.
Walking and Cycling Paths at Galston Recreation Reserve
Galston Recreation Reserve has paved walking and bike paths laid out as a circuit, suited to walking, jogging and cycling. The paths are wheelchair accessible, which makes the reserve usable for visitors of varying abilities and fitness levels. Benches and shaded areas sit along the routes for rest stops. Because the reserve is open 24 hours, the circuit works for early morning walks as well as evening exercise.
Facilities at Galston Recreation Reserve
Visitor tips for Galston Recreation Reserve
- ✓The free BBQs are first-come, first-served, so arrive early on weekends to get one.
- ✓To hire the large shelter, call Hornsby Council on (02) 9847 6666.
- ✓Bring water in hot weather, as parts of the reserve are exposed to full sun.
Getting to Galston Recreation Reserve
412 Galston Road, Galston NSW 2159, near the Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Parking is available on site.
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- 📍Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- 📍Fagan Park
- 📍Great North Walk via Galston Gorge
Frequently asked questions about Galston Recreation Reserve
Can I take my dog off-leash at Galston Recreation Reserve?
No, dogs must stay on a lead here; Fagan Park on Arcadia Road has a fully fenced off-leash area with double-gate entrances, bins and water.
Does Galston Recreation Reserve have a playground?
Yes, there is a wheelchair-accessible playground beside the skate park, with public toilets and drinking water nearby.
Are there free BBQs at Galston Recreation Reserve?
Yes, there are four, all electric and free to use, beside the shelters.
What are the opening hours of Galston Recreation Reserve?
It is open 24 hours a day.
Is there parking at Galston Recreation Reserve?
Yes, there is on-site parking at 412 Galston Road.