Whalan Reserve
Whalan Reserve is a sports and recreation park in Whalan, NSW 2770, with fields for rugby league, football, AFL and cricket, plus a playground and walking paths. Its standout feature is the free weekly Saturday parkrun, a 5 km timed run, walk or volunteer event on permanent paths.
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About Whalan Reserve
Sports Fields and Cricket Facilities at Whalan Reserve
Whalan Reserve has fields for rugby league, football, AFL and cricket. Whalan Reserve has soccer fields and netball fields, and Whalan Reserve has a cricket net for practice. Whalan Reserve also has a BMX track and a remote-controlled car circuit. Whalan Reserve is home to the NSW Rocketry Association and the Whalan Model Car Club. Two of the old tennis courts in the centre of Whalan Reserve have been adapted for the Sydney On Road Model Car Club. Sporting carnivals, such as football competitions, sometimes run at Whalan Reserve for several days, usually once a year or every two years.
Playground and Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Whalan Reserve
Whalan Reserve has a playground that sits beside the sportsfield amenities building. The Whalan Reserve playground has child-friendly equipment, including a flying fox for young children. Whalan Reserve has outdoor fitness equipment positioned along a walking path. The outdoor fitness equipment at Whalan Reserve is accessible from Debrincat Avenue. Families visiting Whalan Reserve can combine playground time with a walk along the paths or a visit to the sports fields.
Walking Paths and Parkrun at Whalan Reserve
Whalan Reserve has extensive pathways for walking and running. The Whalan Reserve parkrun course is 5 km and runs entirely on permanent paths. Whalan Reserve parkrun is a free weekly event held every Saturday morning, and it is organised by volunteers. The parkrun start is near the end of Catlin Close, in front of Jim Hanshaw Oval. Participants at Whalan Reserve can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Parts of the Whalan Reserve paths can become muddy or puddled after rain.
Facilities at Whalan Reserve
Visitor tips for Whalan Reserve
- ✓Arrive for the Saturday parkrun, which starts near the end of Catlin Close in front of Jim Hanshaw Oval.
- ✓Register once online before your first Whalan Reserve parkrun, then bring the barcode to every event.
- ✓Allow for a walk of about 400 m from the parking area to the parkrun start and finish area, where the toilets are also located.
- ✓Expect muddy or puddled sections on the paths after rain.
- ✓Use the walking path that is accessed from Debrincat Avenue to reach the outdoor fitness equipment.
- ✓Check Blacktown City Council's current dog rules before bringing a dog, since Whalan Reserve lists dogs as allowed.
Getting to Whalan Reserve
Whalan Reserve is addressed on Ellsworth Drive and Aurora Drive, Whalan NSW 2770. Blacktown City Council lists the reserve on Debrincat Avenue. Whalan Reserve has off-street parking and a wheelchair-accessible car park. Parking is about 400 m from the parkrun start and finish area.
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- 📍Jim Hanshaw Oval
- 📍End of Catlin Close (Whalan Reserve parkrun start)
- 📍Debrincat Avenue (walking path access)
Frequently asked questions about Whalan Reserve
What facilities does Whalan Reserve in Whalan have?
Whalan Reserve has sports fields for rugby league, football, AFL and cricket, plus a cricket net, a BMX track and a remote-controlled car circuit. It also has a playground beside the sportsfield amenities building, outdoor fitness equipment, extensive walking paths, off-street parking and a public toilet.
Can I take my dog to Whalan Reserve?
Whalan Reserve lists dogs as allowed. Conditions such as leash rules are not specified in the available information, so check Blacktown City Council's current rules before your visit.
Does Whalan Reserve have a playground?
Yes, Whalan Reserve has a playground that sits beside the sportsfield amenities building. The playground includes a flying fox for young children.
Does Whalan Reserve have walking paths or walking trails?
Whalan Reserve has extensive pathways for walking and running. The 5 km Whalan Reserve parkrun course runs entirely on permanent paths, and outdoor fitness equipment sits along a walking path accessible from Debrincat Avenue.
Is there parking at Whalan Reserve, and is it free?
Whalan Reserve has off-street parking and a wheelchair-accessible car park. The parking is about 400 m from the parkrun start and finish area.
Are there public toilets at Whalan Reserve?
Yes, Whalan Reserve has a public toilet and accessible facilities. The toilets are about 400 m from the parkrun start and finish area.