Edna Dunn Reserve
Edna Dunn Reserve is a local playspace at 205A Parker Street, South Penrith NSW 2750, managed by Penrith City Council. Its standout feature is a multiplay unit with a slide and swings, plus seating and a shade sail. Council is upgrading the playspace with new equipment, pathways and shade.
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About Edna Dunn Reserve
Playground at Edna Dunn Reserve
The main play feature at Edna Dunn Reserve is a multiplay unit with a slide and swings. Edna Dunn Reserve has seating beside the play equipment and a shade sail over the playspace, giving adults a place to sit while children play. Penrith City Council classifies Edna Dunn Reserve as a local playspace, which makes it suited to neighbourhood visits from South Penrith families with young children. The slide and swings give younger children active play options, and the shade sail helps protect them from the sun during warmer months. Edna Dunn Reserve's playground equipment described here is the current setup, and it is scheduled to be replaced under the upgrade.
Planned Playspace Upgrade at Edna Dunn Reserve
Edna Dunn Reserve is scheduled for a playspace upgrade delivered by Penrith City Council with funding from the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. The upgrade adds new play equipment, seating, pathways, surface upgrades, natural or artificial shade, and landscaping at Edna Dunn Reserve. Natural shade is prioritised in the design, with shade sails and picnic shelters listed as artificial options. The playspace at Edna Dunn Reserve will be closed during construction for public safety. The planned upgrade does not include toilets, fencing, water play or a new location within the reserve. The project timeline sets construction of the new playspace for early 2027, with the new playspace ready by mid 2027.
Facilities at Edna Dunn Reserve
Visitor tips for Edna Dunn Reserve
- ✓Access the playground from 205A Parker Street or from Mazepa Avenue.
- ✓The playspace closes during construction under the upgrade, so check the current status before visiting.
- ✓The upgrade design prioritises natural shade over artificial shade structures.
- ✓Water bubblers are among the listed possible items for the upgrade.
- ✓Project enquiries can be directed to 02 4732 7777 or play@penrith.city.
- ✓Lot reference DP249387 identifies the reserve on NSW topographic maps.
Getting to Edna Dunn Reserve
205A Parker Street, South Penrith NSW 2750, with additional access from Mazepa Avenue.
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- 📍Mazepa Avenue (second access point)
Frequently asked questions about Edna Dunn Reserve
Does Edna Dunn Reserve have a playground for young kids?
Yes, Edna Dunn Reserve has a multiplay unit with a slide and swings. The playspace also includes seating and a shade sail. Penrith City Council classifies it as a local playspace.
What facilities does Edna Dunn Reserve have for families with toddlers?
Edna Dunn Reserve has a multiplay unit with a slide and swings, along with seating for adults and a shade sail over the playspace. The planned upgrade adds new play equipment, seating, pathways and shade at the reserve.
Is there parking at Edna Dunn Reserve in South Penrith?
Edna Dunn Reserve is located at 205A Parker Street, South Penrith NSW 2750. It also has access from Mazepa Avenue, giving visitors a second entry point to the reserve.
Are there walking paths or trails around Edna Dunn Reserve?
The planned playspace upgrade at Edna Dunn Reserve includes new pathways, along with surface upgrades and landscaping. The project timeline sets construction for early 2027, with the new playspace ready by mid 2027.
Are there toilets at Edna Dunn Reserve?
The planned playspace upgrade at Edna Dunn Reserve does not include toilets. The upgrade also does not include fencing, water play or a new location within the reserve.
What makes Edna Dunn Reserve different from other parks in Penrith?
Edna Dunn Reserve is a local playspace in South Penrith with a multiplay unit featuring a slide and swings. It is part of a planned playspace upgrade funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program with Penrith City Council.