Marr Reserve
Marr Reserve is a well-maintained park in Leichhardt NSW 2040. Its most notable feature is a pair of playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for older children, with plenty of shade and several benches nearby. The reserve also has picnic tables and a drinking fountain.
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Playgrounds at Marr Reserve
Marr Reserve has a toddler playground for the youngest visitors and a separate playground for older children. Its slides are easy for small children to use. Plenty of shade covers the play areas, and several benches give parents and carers somewhere to sit. The playground is not fully fenced, and quiet streets border the park on all sides, so young children should be closely supervised.
Dog Rules at Marr Reserve
Dogs must be kept on a leash everywhere in Marr Reserve. The park has no off-leash area and no fenced dog area. Dogs are not allowed within 10 metres of the playground. Inner West Council requires dogs to be leashed in public places unless an area is a designated off-leash area, and the council publishes an on- and off-leash areas map for Marr Reserve that owners can check before visiting.
Picnic Tables and Shade at Marr Reserve
Marr Reserve has picnic tables, including a covered picnic table, and a drinking fountain for refilling bottles. Shade extends over the picnic and bench areas as well as the playgrounds. The reserve has no public toilets; the closest are at Leichhardt Marketplace, about 500 metres away. With a covered table, shade, benches and drinking water in one place, Marr Reserve works well for a short family lunch.
Facilities at Marr Reserve
Visitor tips for Marr Reserve
- ✓Visit in the morning, when the park is calm and quiet.
Getting to Marr Reserve
Cary and Excelsior Streets, Leichhardt NSW 2040.
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- 📍Leichhardt Marketplace
Frequently asked questions about Marr Reserve
Can I let my dog off-leash at Marr Reserve?
No, dogs must stay on a leash, and they must keep at least 10 metres from the playground.
Is the playground at Marr Reserve fenced?
Not fully, so keep a close eye on young children.
Are there toilets at Marr Reserve?
No. The closest are a walk away at Leichhardt Marketplace.
Are there picnic tables at Marr Reserve?
Yes, including a covered one, and there is a drinking fountain too.
Is there a playground for toddlers at Marr Reserve?
Yes, one of its two playgrounds is designed for toddlers, with slides that small children can manage.