Yumbayumba Reserve
Yumbayumba Reserve is a Sutherland Shire Council park at 168 Oak Road, Kirrawee NSW 2232. Its standout feature is a free outdoor gym with balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench, open to everyone without membership or booking.
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About Yumbayumba Reserve
Free Outdoor Gym at Yumbayumba Reserve
Yumbayumba Reserve has a free outdoor gym that is listed in Sutherland Shire Council's official records. The gym is categorised as calisthenics and mobility and balance equipment. Its confirmed equipment includes balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench, making three equipment types. Yumbayumba Reserve offers open access, so visitors need no membership or booking to exercise there. The outdoor gym is also included in the council's outdoor exercise equipment listings, which name Yumbayumba Park, Kirrawee among its sites. Because councils can upgrade parks, the equipment at Yumbayumba Reserve may change over time.
Open Space and Walking Track at Yumbayumba Reserve
Yumbayumba Reserve has a walking track that visitors can use to walk through the open grounds. The reserve has seating where visitors can sit and rest. Yumbayumba Reserve also has a multi-purpose area, which the community could use for activities such as a community garden. The walking track and seating together make Yumbayumba Reserve a place for casual outdoor movement in Kirrawee. The open grounds suit people who want to walk, sit or exercise outdoors within the Sutherland Shire.
Park Name and Council Ownership of Yumbayumba Reserve
Sutherland Shire Council bought the Yumbayumba Reserve property for $3 million in 2019. The purchase followed community opposition to a proposed boarding house on the site. Yumbayumba is a Dharawal word that refers to the sulphur-crested or white cockatoo. The Aboriginal name Yumbayumba has been proposed to the Geographical Names Board, so Yumbayumba Reserve has not yet been officially named. A naming proposal for the park also appears on the council's public consultation site, and directories list it as either Yumbayumba Reserve or Yumbayumba Park.
Facilities at Yumbayumba Reserve
Visitor tips for Yumbayumba Reserve
- ✓Use the free outdoor gym without booking or membership, since access is open to everyone.
- ✓Expect balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench rather than a children's playground, as the park has no playground.
- ✓Reach the reserve on foot from Kirrawee railway station, as it sits across the railway bridge.
- ✓Look for the walking track and seating if you want a short outdoor walk or a rest stop.
- ✓Check the current equipment list before visiting, as councils can upgrade parks and change equipment.
Getting to Yumbayumba Reserve
168 Oak Road, Kirrawee NSW 2232. About 150 metres south of Kirrawee Post Office on Oak Road, and across the railway bridge from Kirrawee railway station.
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Frequently asked questions about Yumbayumba Reserve
Does Yumbayumba Reserve have a playground?
Yumbayumba Reserve has no children's playground. Its confirmed facilities include a free outdoor gym with balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench, along with a walking track and seating.
What sports or recreation facilities are at Yumbayumba Reserve?
Yumbayumba Reserve has a free outdoor gym with balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench. It also has a walking track, seating and a multi-purpose area that the community could use, such as for a community garden.
Are there walking paths or walking tracks at Yumbayumba Reserve?
Yumbayumba Reserve has a walking track that visitors can use to walk through the open grounds. The reserve also has seating where visitors can rest.
Is there public transport near Yumbayumba Reserve in Kirrawee?
Yumbayumba Reserve sits across the railway bridge from Kirrawee railway station. The reserve is also about 150 metres south of the Kirrawee Post Office on Oak Road.
What makes Yumbayumba Reserve different from other parks in the Sutherland Shire?
Yumbayumba Reserve has a free council outdoor gym with balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench, open without membership or booking. It is located at 168 Oak Road, Kirrawee, across the railway bridge from the station.
Is Yumbayumba Reserve good for young children?
Yumbayumba Reserve has no children's playground. Its confirmed features are an outdoor gym, a walking track, seating and a multi-purpose open area.