Warrien Reserve
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This is a 5.3 hectare reserve that has something for everyone. A playground with carved wooden animals, large undercover sheltered picnic tables, a BBQ, genuine bushwalks, off lead dog area, wildflower displays in spring, off street parking and toilet facilities.
Next to the sheltered picnic tables is a shaded grassed area with more picnic tables.
Between the play area and the bush walk is a large expanse of grass, where dogs can run free while their owners can sit in a small shelter and watch.
Next to the afore mentioned shelter are two totem poles featuring animals and birds carved into long dead tree trunks.
Along one side of the grassy off-lead area, a magnificent row of gum trees line the walking path, with many branches overhanging the path which gives a being in the bush feeling without being in the bush.
The paths are wide and compacted gravel and mostly very level, ideal for wheel chairs and the mobility challenged.
Along the main path are seven numbered posts, describing the area adjacent to them. There was a board detailing the areas, but that has been removed pending some improvements being carried out.
The circular bush walk is approximately one kilometre in length and winds through the dense bush, passing the Everard Wildflower Sanctuary section which is fenced to protect the flora, and is marked by number three post. Local residents report that wildflowers are also abundant throughout other parts of the reserve in spring.
There are two designated frog habitats along the bush walk, marked by numbered posts four and six.
There is a stand of very tall gum trees which is quite spectacular as they are not surrounded by other growth.
There have been ten species of birds, seven species of mammals and three species of frogs observed in the reserve. On my three walks, I have spotted several parrots and wattlebirds.
It is very popular with dogs taking their owners for walks. On my visits dog walkers have outnumbered the non-dog walkers and no joggers were seen, so the local population must all be fit.
Like most suburban parks and reserves, access can be gained from many of the surrounding streets.
This reserve is worth seeking out for a BBQ picnic with children, who can happily play while lunch is being cooked and then a relatively short bush walk to disperse any calories gained from lunch. It is also ideal to bring the family dog to also enjoy the facilities.
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192844 - 2023-06-16 03:47:12