Dunningham Reserve is a beautiful park that has plenty of trees, grass, and other greenery. It is located in Randwick, NSW. Did you know that it takes up an area 124 hectares? There are so many different things to do at Dunningham reserve including walking trails, picnic areas, and sports facilities. This blog post will give you 12 facts about the reserve and show you what there is to do there!
image by randwick.nsw.gov.au
some of the facts about Dunningham Reserve are:
- It has a natural, bushland setting on the banks of Maroubra Creek.
- It is home to more than 500 species of indigenous Australian plants and animals including koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, and ducks.
- The park doesn’t allow cars so you have to walk your bike or ride if it’s not too far away!
- It has two bike paths: a scenic ride and an off-road adventure.
- The first sports field at Dunningham was created when people would come out with their horses and ploughing teams on weekends after they had finished working on their farms during the week.
- It’s possible that Aboriginal Australians inhabited what is now called Dunningham Reserve as early as 1825 AD.
- In the early 1900s, the reserve was a popular place for horse racing.
- One of Sydney’s oldest water reservoirs is located in Dunningham Reserve. It has not been used since the 1980s but can still be seen today on our website map!
- Dunningham hosts an annual event called ‘Maroubra Gardens Festival’. This festival celebrates its community and culture by showcasing food stalls from around Australia, live music performances and cultural dance workshops for children.
This is the perfect place to visit with family and friends!