Maru Reserve
Maru Reserve is a public park at 19A Rickard Street, Merrylands, open 24 hours a day. Its standout feature is its BBQ facilities with shaded picnic tables, which make it a popular spot for family gatherings, and it also has a children's playground.
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About Maru Reserve
Picnics, BBQs and Play at Maru Reserve
Maru Reserve has BBQ facilities for public use and shaded picnic areas with tables, so visitors can bring their own food or cook on site. Maru Reserve suits weekend celebrations, birthday parties and informal group outings, and it serves as a community hub for social activities throughout the week. A playground with various play equipment sits within the same reserve, so parents can keep young children busy while a meal is prepared.
Facilities at Maru Reserve
Visitor tips for Maru Reserve
- ✓Arrive early on weekends if you want a BBQ and a shaded table.
Getting to Maru Reserve
19A Rickard Street, Merrylands NSW 2160. Free parking nearby includes Merrylands Park Car Park (184 spots, 367 Merrylands Road), Merrylands Station Multi-Storey Car Park (free for up to 2 hours) and Stockland Merrylands Car Park (3 hours free, 1 Pitt Street).
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Merrylands
- 📍Central Gardens Nature Reserve (12-hectare park with walking paths and wildlife)
- 📍Marrong Reserve/Pemulwuy Lookout (2.3-mile easy loop trail)
- 📍Stockland Merrylands shopping centre
Frequently asked questions about Maru Reserve
Does Maru Reserve have a playground?
Yes, children have a playground with a range of equipment to use.
Are there BBQs at Maru Reserve?
Yes, there are barbecues anyone can use.
Can I have a picnic in the shade at Maru Reserve?
Yes, the picnic tables are shaded.
What are the opening hours of Maru Reserve?
It never closes, so you can visit at any hour on any day.
Is parking free near Maru Reserve?
Yes, Merrylands Park Car Park nearby has 184 free spaces.