Leawarra Reserve
Leawarra Reserve is a neighbourhood park in Merrylands whose most notable feature is a playground upgraded in November 2025, with native garden beds and shade trees around it. The reserve also has tennis courts, a tennis wall, basketball and netball hoops, picnic areas and electric barbecues.
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About Leawarra Reserve
Playground at Leawarra Reserve
Cumberland City Council completed a full upgrade of the playground at Leawarra Reserve in November 2025. The play equipment now includes a multi-play unit with a double slide, a timber balance trail, a double swing set, a seesaw, a spinner and two rockers. New native garden beds and shade trees surround the play area, and three new park benches give parents somewhere to sit while they supervise. The equipment suits children of different abilities and ages.
Facilities at Leawarra Reserve
Visitor tips for Leawarra Reserve
- ✓Arrive early on weekends and in school holidays, when on-street parking is harder to find.
- ✓Bring your own food and utensils if you plan to use the electric barbecues.
- ✓Contact Cumberland City Council about sports facility bookings or special events.
Getting to Leawarra Reserve
26 Chester Street, Merrylands NSW 2160. Parking is on the street; the reserve has no dedicated parking lot.
Open in Google Maps →Frequently asked questions about Leawarra Reserve
Is Leawarra Reserve good for young children?
Yes, the upgraded playground has a double slide, swings, a seesaw, a spinner and rockers for children of various ages.
Are there toilets at Leawarra Reserve?
No, Leawarra Reserve has no public toilets, so plan ahead before visiting with young children.
Are there BBQs at Leawarra Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has electric barbecues and picnic areas for birthday parties and family gatherings.
What sports can I play at Leawarra Reserve?
You can play tennis on the courts or against the tennis wall, and shoot hoops for basketball or netball.
Where do I park at Leawarra Reserve?
Leawarra Reserve has no car park, so visitors use street parking nearby.