Valley Park Drive Reserve
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This unsigned reserve, in a relatively new housing estate, would be an asset to residents.
It is mainly a grassed area and a wide gravel path meanders around the perimeter inside a landscaped area on three sides.
The side next to the footpath is nicely landscaped with rocks, with mass plantings of a flowering ground cover.
A few splashes of colour stood out in the form of two yellow flowers.
Interspersed along this area is native grass, which gives a very pleasant outlook.
The reserve is in raised position and although the path is wide, it's a little steep in parts which would inhibit wheelchair navigation. The only facility is a very new park bench seat, just inside one of the two entry points.
There are several small stands of mature gum trees throughout the reserve, giving the feeling of a long-established reserve.
There are also several dead trees whose bare branches contrasted with the living ones. They were the only two bird species I saw.
Several magpies were seen, both on the ground and on one of the dead trees.
One very old dead tree stood out, silhouetted against a blue sky. An Indian myna kindly sat upon the very top for some time before settling on another nearby dead branch.
There have been many recent plantings of both shrubs and trees, which may one day dominate the area. Lots of native grass has been planted, which is becoming a trend in many parks and reserves.
There is one large area of bracken ferns. These are often considered a pest but this very thick stand are very young, green and do look attractive. Sadly a couple of blackberry plants were seen.
Small reserves like this one exist as planning laws dictate that open space must be included in new housing estates.
Like most small suburban parks and reserves, there is a lot to see if you look both up and down.
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108267 - 2023-06-12 13:37:58