Central Gardens Nature Reserve

Central Gardens Nature Reserve New South Wales
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Nearest town or city	Merrylands
Coordinates
Established	1976 (1976)
Area	0.12 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Holroyd City Council
Website	Central Gardens Nature Reserve
See also	Protected areas of New South Wales

The Central Gardens Nature Reserve, also called the Central Gardens, is a protected nature reserve located in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1976, the 12-hectare (30-acre) reserve, garden and fauna and wildlife park is situated in the suburb of Merrylands and is managed by the Holroyd City Council.

Geography

The reserve is located between Merrylands Road, Paton Street and the Cumberland Highway in Merrylands and, prior to its reclamation, was a brick pit. The bushland contains remnants of Cumberland Plain Woodland and is approximately 3.5 hectares in area. The Reserve has tree species such as Bursaria spinosa, and grasses and herbs species including Lomandra filiformis, Grey Box and Themeda australis.

Features

The natural bushland features walking tracks, boardwalk, fountains, ornamental lake system, and, bird and animal enclosures (fauna and aviary). Some of the animals in it include kangaroos and wallabies, emus, wombats, and native birds, including a talking cockatoo and cockatiels. There are carp and ducks at the pond.

The reserve is a popular venue for wedding photos and company picnics. Yarrabee and Pinaroo areas may be hired for those large family or company picnics. Bookings through Holroyd City Council. Wheelchair access is available. Concrete paths meander throughout the park. Other features include hot water tank, sink, toilets, BBQs, picnic tables and lots of shady trees. Bookings are required in order to access the tennis courts. Entry is free.

See also

• Auburn Botanical Gardens
• Nurragingy Reserve
• Protected areas of New South Wales
• Western Sydney Parklands