O'Brien Lane Reserve
O'Brien Lane Reserve is a pocket park on the corner of Bourke and Stanley streets in Darlinghurst, renewed in an upgrade completed in April 2015. Its most notable feature is its new usable grass space, joined by new trees and planting, an accessible path and energy-efficient LED lighting.
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About O'Brien Lane Reserve
Grass, Trees and Accessible Path at O'Brien Lane Reserve
O'Brien Lane Reserve has new usable grass space, created when the City of Sydney renewed this high-quality pocket park. New trees and planting add greenery to the corner site. O'Brien Lane Reserve also has an accessible path through the park, so people can cross the reserve on a proper walking route. The same works improved solar access, letting more sun into the small space.
Lane Link and Lighting at O'Brien Lane Reserve
O'Brien Lane Reserve has a raised, paved surface that links O'Briens Lane to the park, creating a seamless transition from the lane into the reserve. Energy-efficient LED lighting was installed as part of the upgrade, and clear sightlines run through the park. These changes aimed to make the reserve and the lane more appealing and even safer for people to walk through.
Facilities at O'Brien Lane Reserve
Visitor tips for O'Brien Lane Reserve
- ✓Phone the City of Sydney on 02 9265 9333 to confirm current opening hours and dog rules before visiting.
Getting to O'Brien Lane Reserve
Corner of Bourke and Stanley streets, Darlinghurst NSW 2010. The reserve can also be entered from O'Briens Lane.
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- 📍Stanley Street eateries
- 📍Hyde Park
- 📍Sydney CBD
Frequently asked questions about O'Brien Lane Reserve
Is O'Brien Lane Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the upgrade included an accessible path through the park.
Is O'Brien Lane Reserve safe to walk through at night?
It is lit with energy-efficient LED lights and has clear sightlines, both added to make walking through safer.
Where can I eat near O'Brien Lane Reserve?
The Stanley Street eateries are within easy reach of the reserve.
When was O'Brien Lane Reserve upgraded?
The City of Sydney finished renewing it in April 2015.