Friendship Place Reserve
Friendship Place Reserve is a public park at 39 Osprey Dr, Illawong, best known for its playground, upgraded in 2019 with a basket swing and climbing wall. It also has shade sails and an extended scooter and small bike path. Dogs are not currently permitted, though an off-leash dog park has been proposed.
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About Friendship Place Reserve
Playground at Friendship Place Reserve
Friendship Place Reserve has a playground that was upgraded in 2019 with new play equipment, including a basket swing and a climbing wall. The equipment caters for children from toddler age up to 10–12 years old, so the reserve suits families with toddlers and older kids together. Shade sails provide shade for play, and an extended scooter and small bike path gives young riders a dedicated route to practise on. The reserve is popular with local families in Illawong.
Proposed Off-Leash Dog Park at Friendship Place Reserve
Dogs are not currently permitted at Friendship Place Reserve. Sutherland Shire Council has consulted on a proposed off-leash dog park at the reserve, and the survey received 79 responses. Friendship Place Reserve was recommended as the most suitable site in its service gap area to explore further. The site meets the criteria for an off-leash area, with a bushland buffer separating it from residential properties and existing on-street parking nearby. Any dog park here would need secure perimeter fencing and clearly defined entry and exit points. No decision has been made.
Facilities at Friendship Place Reserve
Visitor tips for Friendship Place Reserve
- ✓Bring a scooter or small bike so kids can ride the dedicated route.
Getting to Friendship Place Reserve
39 Osprey Dr, Illawong NSW 2234. Park on-street, including in the angled parking bays on Friendship Place, where availability is currently high. The nearest train station is Como, about 2.8 km away.
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- 📍Still Creek corridor
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Place Reserve
Are dogs allowed at Friendship Place Reserve?
No, dogs are not allowed at present, although an off-leash dog park has been proposed for the reserve and no decision has been made.
Is the playground at Friendship Place Reserve good for toddlers?
Yes, it caters for toddlers as well as kids up to 10–12 years old.
Is there shade at Friendship Place Reserve?
Yes, shade sails shelter the play area.
Where can I park at Friendship Place Reserve?
You can leave the car in the angled bays on Friendship Place or elsewhere on the street.