Don Lucas Reserve
Don Lucas Reserve is a large foreshore reserve on Mitchell Road, Cronulla, about 3 km from Kurnell. Its standout feature is a full-size floodlit basketball court, alongside a fitness track, exercise equipment, a play space with a giant sand pit, picnic facilities and an accessible amenities block.
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Basketball and Fitness at Don Lucas Reserve
Don Lucas Reserve has a full-size basketball court, built in 2022, which is one of its main recreational features. The reserve also has a fitness track and outdoor exercise equipment, so visitors can train beside the foreshore. Floodlights allow the court and fitness area to be used after dark. A dedicated scooter and bike path runs through the reserve, which lets visitors combine a workout with cycling or riding.
Play Space at Don Lucas Reserve
Don Lucas Reserve has a play space with a shaded basket swing, a mini rock climbing wall with ropes and a giant sand pit with a water pump. The play area is not fenced, but it is set back from the bordering roads. Shade across the reserve helps families stay comfortable while children play, and the accessible amenities block nearby has a handwash station.
Picnics and Barbecues at Don Lucas Reserve
Don Lucas Reserve has picnic facilities for groups and families eating outdoors on the foreshore. Portable gas barbecues are allowed, but fuel-fired portable barbecues that burn coal, wood or heat beads are not permitted. A bubbler provides drinking water near the picnic areas. The reserve has also hosted live music and community events in the past, including Cronulla Vibes and SummerSalt.
Facilities at Don Lucas Reserve
Visitor tips for Don Lucas Reserve
- ✓Pack a portable gas barbecue if you plan to cook.
- ✓Keep a close eye on young children, as the play space opens onto the wider grounds.
- ✓Enter the Mitchell Road address in navigation apps, as the reserve is listed under Cronulla rather than Kurnell.
Getting to Don Lucas Reserve
Don Lucas Reserve is at 1R-17R Mitchell Road, Cronulla NSW 2230. Bus routes 969, 985 and N11 stop nearby, and the T4 train line serves the surrounding area.
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- 📍Greenhills Beach
- 📍Woolooware
Frequently asked questions about Don Lucas Reserve
Can I take my dog to Don Lucas Reserve?
Yes, dogs are allowed on a leash.
Is the playground at Don Lucas Reserve fenced?
No, but it sits back from the roads, so supervise little ones.
Can I use a barbecue at Don Lucas Reserve?
Only gas portable barbecues are allowed; coal, wood and heat-bead types are banned.
Is Don Lucas Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it has disabled access and an accessible toilet.
What are the opening hours for Don Lucas Reserve?
The reserve is open 24 hours, every day.