McAlpin Reserve

McAlpin Reserve

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Posted 2019-05-24 by Neil Follettfollow

The entrance to this reserve is a narrow drive way, past deciduous trees leading to an off road car park. In autumn, that is a very inviting introduction to the reserve.


This is a large reserve with numerous deciduous trees scattered throughout the park, which in autumn provides some very picturesque scenery, if not, pathways of autumn leaves.


There are many asphalt paths winding through the reserve making it extremely wheelchair friendly. The paths are wide and any non-level parts are very mild.


A wide wooden bridge spans a small lake which is alive with swimming ducks. An ibis and waterhen were also noted.




Although only a small item in the reserve, the bridge seems to dominate as it can be seen from almost every corner.


Like all good parks, a playground is a feature as is BBQs, sheltered picnic tables and seats and a toilet block.


There are many shady areas in the reserve and because of the number of trees, both old and new. Many paths are in shade and would be very welcoming for an evening walk after a hot summer's day.


A cackle of noisy cockatoos almost, but not quite, outnumbered the number of ducks swimming in and feeding around the lake. Fortunately, the cockatoos were just passing through. Although a pleasant sight, but when there are many together their squawking takes away the peaceful ambience of this beautiful reserve.


A pleasant scene presented itself when approaching the lake after a walk around the perimeter was two ibis standing at the edge preening themselves.




My visit was on a weekday but many little children and their mothers were at the playground as were a couple of grandparents with their charges. It is really a family-friendly environment.


Man's best friend was not forgotten as many brought their owners for a walk in the park. It is an on-leash area.


If a picnic in a park is your desire, this one is should satisfy that desire.

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182334 - 2023-06-16 01:56:31

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