Knapsack Park Reserve
Knapsack Park Reserve is a 140-hectare bushland reserve in Glenbrook, near Blaxland, on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Mountains. Its most notable feature is a designated off-leash dog trail between Lennox Bridge and Olivet Street, and the reserve also has walking trails, heritage sites and sportsgrounds.
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About Knapsack Park Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Trail at Knapsack Park Reserve
Knapsack Park Reserve has one designated off-leash dog trail section, running from Lennox Bridge to Olivet Street, listed as off-leash site 14 under the Blue Mountains Dogs in Public Spaces Strategic Plan. Dogs must stay on a leash on every other part of the reserve, and signs at the main track heads state this rule. Owners must keep dogs under control and remove all dog waste. Dogs are not permitted in the adjoining National Park.
Walking Tracks and Heritage at Knapsack Park Reserve
Knapsack Park Reserve is a maze of walking trails with multiple entry points, including the Knapsack Viaduct route. Duplicated tracks and old disused downhill bike tracks cross the bushland, which contains Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest, an Ecologically Endangered Community. Heritage items include the sandstone Knapsack Viaduct, Lennox Bridge and a memorial to engineer-chief John Whitton. The reserve is linked to the Lapstone Zig Zag Railway, built in 1867. Creeks and lookouts also sit within the reserve.
Sportsgrounds and Picnic Areas at Knapsack Park Reserve
Knapsack Park Reserve has sportsgrounds with fields and a clubhouse, although the fields are undersized, the irrigation system is poor and community facilities are limited. Cricket has sought to become a summer user group at the reserve, which would require a pitch to be installed. Picnic tables, an amenities block and shelters are spread across the bushland and open areas of the reserve.
Facilities at Knapsack Park Reserve
Visitor tips for Knapsack Park Reserve
- ✓Arrive early on weekends to secure a parking space.
- ✓Expect bike riders on the shared tracks, as walkers and riders occasionally come into conflict.
Getting to Knapsack Park Reserve
Knapsack Park Reserve is in Glenbrook, near Blaxland NSW 2774. The Knapsack Viaduct walking track starts at the end of Knapsack Street, Glenbrook, which has a small number of car parking spots. Busy sporting weekends bring traffic congestion and unsafe parking.
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- 📍Marges Lookout
- 📍Elizabeth Lookout
- 📍Blue Mountains National Park
Frequently asked questions about Knapsack Park Reserve
Are dogs allowed off-leash at Knapsack Park Reserve?
Only on the trail section between Lennox Bridge and Olivet Street; everywhere else in the reserve dogs must be on a lead.
Are there bushwalking tracks at Knapsack Park Reserve?
Yes, bushland trails with several entry points run through the reserve, and one of them leads to the Knapsack Viaduct.
Where do I park for Knapsack Park Reserve?
A few spaces sit at the end of Knapsack Street in Glenbrook, and parking gets hard on busy sporting weekends.
What sports facilities does Knapsack Park Reserve have?
It has sportsgrounds with fields and a clubhouse, but no cricket pitch yet.