Margery Anderson Reserve
Margery Anderson Reserve is a small, shaded picnic reserve on Scott Avenue in Leura, set back from the Great Western Highway. Its most notable feature is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) with a wide trunk, a tree uncommon in Australia. The reserve also has three picnic settings and suits a quiet lunch stop.
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About Margery Anderson Reserve
Picnic Areas at Margery Anderson Reserve
Margery Anderson Reserve has three picnic settings in two separate areas. The larger area holds two picnic settings and the smaller area holds one. Shady trees cover the reserve, which is larger than it looks from the street. Margery Anderson Reserve suits a quiet lunch or a takeaway coffee, and it works best as a short stop rather than a destination in itself.
Coast Redwood at Margery Anderson Reserve
Margery Anderson Reserve contains a Sequoia sempervirens, known as the coastal or California redwood. The tree has lost its top, but its trunk remains wide, and it adds to the reserve's shady trees. This species ranks among the tallest trees and largest living organisms in the world. It can reach 115m tall x 9m wide and can live for 2,200 years or more.
Facilities at Margery Anderson Reserve
Visitor tips for Margery Anderson Reserve
- ✓Visit outside weekends, when the reserve is quieter for a relaxed picnic.
- ✓Pair your stop with a stroll through the nearby side streets to see gardens shaped by Paul Sorensen, whose landscape business and nursery stood on Herbert Street.
Getting to Margery Anderson Reserve
Scott Avenue, Leura NSW 2780, near the corner of Scott Avenue and the Great Western Highway. Ample off-street parking sits beside the smaller picnic area.
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Frequently asked questions about Margery Anderson Reserve
Are there picnic tables at Margery Anderson Reserve?
Yes, three picnic settings are split between the reserve's two areas. They are for picnics only, as there are no BBQ facilities.
Is there parking at Margery Anderson Reserve?
Yes, ample off-street parking is available at the reserve.
Is there a water tap at Margery Anderson Reserve?
Yes, a free tap is on site, though white lime-scale flakes sometimes show up in the water.
Who is Margery Anderson Reserve named after?
The reserve was named in 1970 in honour of Margery Anderson, a former alderman.