Mountain Street Reserve
Mountain Street Reserve is a small pocket park in Ultimo with seating, mature trees, covered spaces and grassy slopes. Its most notable feature is a sitting area of coloured concrete stools, part of an upgrade that also brings new seats, lighting on the main paths and garden beds with native planting.
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About Mountain Street Reserve
Upgrade Works at Mountain Street Reserve
The City of Sydney upgrade at Mountain Street Reserve, with works from January 2026, is part of the council's ongoing park renewal program. Feedback received in early 2025 on a concept design shaped the plan. The works build new pathways, upgrade the existing ones and add lighting on the main paths. Retaining walls are rebuilt and new ones added, and the upgrade also brings new seats, a new rubbish bin and a relocated park sign.
Trees and Planting at Mountain Street Reserve
Mountain Street Reserve keeps its mature trees, which are retained and protected through the upgrade. Two damaged trees are being replaced with four new trees. Garden beds with more plants and native planting are added throughout the reserve, and low hoop fencing marks out the new planting areas. Together, the mature trees and native planting give the park a green, shaded character.
Seating and Picnics at Mountain Street Reserve
Mountain Street Reserve has seating along its paths and covered spaces that give visitors shelter from the weather. Grassy slopes and gardens suit relaxing and picnics, so visitors can spread out on the lawn as well as use the seats. Locals mostly use the reserve, and it becomes a gathering point during local events and festivals. The reserve is easy to access, and its upgraded paths keep the seating areas connected.
Facilities at Mountain Street Reserve
Visitor tips for Mountain Street Reserve
- ✓Bring a rug if you plan to picnic on the grassy slopes.
Getting to Mountain Street Reserve
9-15 MacArthur St, Ultimo NSW 2007.
Open in Google Maps →Frequently asked questions about Mountain Street Reserve
Is Mountain Street Reserve good for a picnic?
Yes, the grassy slopes and gardens are well suited to a picnic on the lawn.
Is there shade at Mountain Street Reserve?
Yes, mature trees and covered spaces provide shade and shelter.
Is Mountain Street Reserve lit at night?
The upgrade adds lighting along the main paths.
Is Mountain Street Reserve easy to access?
Yes, the reserve is easy to access, and the upgrade builds new paths and improves existing ones.