Charles Heath Reserve
Charles Heath Reserve is a public park on Queens Road in Five Dock NSW 2046, best known for its all-abilities adventure playground with towering play structures, swirly slides and mega climbing ropes. The reserve also has an interactive water play area, shaded picnic spots with BBQs, and off-leash access for dogs.
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About Charles Heath Reserve
Playground and Water Play at Charles Heath Reserve
Charles Heath Reserve has a state-of-the-art, fully enclosed playground designed for all abilities. Wheelchair-accessible equipment, including a trampoline and a carousel, sits alongside swings and slides, and outdoor musical instruments are designed for communal fun. Nature play spots blend into the reserve's landscape. Charles Heath Reserve also has an interactive water play area where children can splash around, open from 9am to 7:30pm between October and March and from 9am to 5pm between April and September.
Picnic Areas and Open Grounds at Charles Heath Reserve
Charles Heath Reserve has shaded picnic areas, picnic tables and thoughtfully placed seating spread across plenty of green space. BBQ facilities sit outside the fenced playground, with tables placed nearby. The open grounds and well-maintained pathways suit community gatherings, fitness activities and family picnics, and dogs can be off leash here, giving owners room to walk and exercise them in a park setting.
Facilities at Charles Heath Reserve
Visitor tips for Charles Heath Reserve
- ✓Bring a change of clothes for children who use the water play area.
Getting to Charles Heath Reserve
Queens Road, Five Dock NSW 2046, adjacent to the Five Dock Leisure Centre. Ample parking is available, including a car park at the leisure centre. The nearest bus stop is Five Dock, Ingham Ave, served by routes 439, 492 and L39.
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- 📍Five Dock Leisure Centre
Frequently asked questions about Charles Heath Reserve
Is Charles Heath Reserve dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome and can run off leash.
Is the playground at Charles Heath Reserve fenced?
Yes, the playground is fully enclosed.
When is the water play area at Charles Heath Reserve open?
It opens at 9am, closing at 7:30pm from October to March and at 5pm from April to September.
Is there parking at Charles Heath Reserve?
Yes, there is plenty of parking, with a car park at the Five Dock Leisure Centre next door.
Is Charles Heath Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Its playground is designed for all abilities, with wheelchair-accessible equipment such as the trampoline and carousel.