Issy Wyner Reserve
Issy Wyner Reserve is a public park at 77 Curtis Road, Balmain NSW 2041, named after Rozelle local and social activist Issy Wyner, who died in 2008. Its standout feature is a fenced playground with swings, alongside a drinking fountain and designated dog on- and off-leash areas.
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About Issy Wyner Reserve
Playground and Fencing at Issy Wyner Reserve
Issy Wyner Reserve has a playground with swings, which is the main play area for children at the park. The playground is enclosed by fencing, so Issy Wyner Reserve has a fenced play space that separates children's play equipment from the rest of the grounds. Issy Wyner Reserve also has fencing around the wider site. Dogs are not permitted inside the playground at Issy Wyner Reserve, so families with dogs should keep their animals outside the playground fence. Issy Wyner Reserve is listed by Inner West Council among its local parks in Balmain and Balmain East, and it is one of the few reserves in that group with a confirmed playground.
Dog On and Off-Leash Areas at Issy Wyner Reserve
Issy Wyner Reserve has designated dog on-leash and off-leash areas, and these areas are identified on a map published by Inner West Council. Dog owners visiting Issy Wyner Reserve should consult the council map to find which parts of the reserve allow dogs on or off a leash. Dogs are prohibited in the playground at Issy Wyner Reserve, which means the dog areas are kept separate from the children's play space. Issy Wyner Reserve therefore suits dog owners who want a designated area to walk their dogs, provided they keep dogs out of the playground and follow the on- and off-leash rules shown on the map.
Namesake and History of Issy Wyner Reserve
Issy Wyner Reserve is named after Issy Wyner, a long-standing Rozelle local and social activist who died in 2008. Issy Wyner was a councillor, a mayor, a unionist, an activist and a historian, and Issy Wyner served as an alderman and councillor on Leichhardt Council from 1959 to 1991. Issy Wyner was also mayor of Leichhardt from 1989 to 1990. Issy Wyner worked at Mort's Dock, and Issy Wyner acquired the site for parkland in 2002, which is how the land became Issy Wyner Reserve.
Facilities at Issy Wyner Reserve
Visitor tips for Issy Wyner Reserve
- ✓Check the Inner West Council dog on and off leash areas map before bringing a dog, as the designated areas are shown only on the map.
- ✓Keep dogs out of the playground, since dogs are prohibited in playgrounds at Issy Wyner Reserve.
- ✓Use the drinking fountain at Issy Wyner Reserve to refill water bottles for children and dogs.
- ✓Use the booking enquiry link on the Inner West Council page if you plan to hold a booking at Issy Wyner Reserve.
- ✓Confirm the address of 77 Curtis Road, Balmain NSW 2041 on a map before you travel, as the nearby street names differ across listings.
Getting to Issy Wyner Reserve
Issy Wyner Reserve is located at 77 Curtis Road, Balmain NSW 2041. Parking details are not confirmed for this reserve.
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Frequently asked questions about Issy Wyner Reserve
What facilities does Issy Wyner Reserve in Balmain have?
Issy Wyner Reserve has a playground with swings, a fenced site, and a drinking fountain. The reserve also has designated dog on- and off-leash areas, which are shown on a council map. Dogs are prohibited in the playground.
Is Issy Wyner Reserve in Balmain dog friendly?
Issy Wyner Reserve has designated dog on- and off-leash areas. Dogs are prohibited in the playground at the reserve. The areas where dogs are allowed are shown on a council map.
Can I take my dog off-leash at Issy Wyner Reserve?
Issy Wyner Reserve has designated off-leash areas for dogs, identified on a map from Inner West Council. Dogs are not permitted inside the playground. Use the council map to find which parts of the reserve allow dogs off a leash.
Is there a playground at Issy Wyner Reserve for kids?
Issy Wyner Reserve has a playground with swings. The playground sits within fencing at the reserve. Dogs are prohibited in the playground.
What facilities are there for young children at Issy Wyner Reserve?
Issy Wyner Reserve has a fenced playground with swings for young children. A drinking fountain is also available at the reserve. Dogs are not allowed inside the playground.
What cafes or shops are near Issy Wyner Reserve in Balmain?
Balmain Hospital is located next to Issy Wyner Reserve. Details of nearby cafes or shops are not confirmed for this reserve.