MJ McInerney Reserve

MJ McInerney Reserve in Kilkenny was upgraded to help create a better, more interactive reserve for surrounding suburbs. The upgrade and reinvention of the space has seen MJ McInerney Reserve receive the award for Best Playground in its category at the Parks & Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence.

The new features include:

• upgraded timber play space with nature and water play
• junior and senior playgrounds
• barbecue and shaded picnic facilities
• new and upgraded paths
• event space
• public bathrooms (toilet block)
• full length basketball court
• tennis courts
• netball ring
• skate park

To highlight the importance of using these shared spaces safely, the City of Charles Sturt worked with a local artist Di Caught from The Colour Manifesto to create a series of posters which feature some of the furry faces who visit MJ McInerney with their owners. Each poster includes some important messages for all dog owners. Keep an eye out for these wonderful posters and be like Banjo, Loumi, Pumba and Charlie and help keep everyone safe in all of our parks across Charles Sturt. Love it? Snap a pic of you and your pup on Instagram and use the hashtag #petsofcharlessturt.

With ample lawn and dedicated sporting zones through the well-established shady park spaces, MJ McInerney Reserve is an all-ages open space.  Birthdays, family gatherings, friendly sports challenges, all are popular ways to spend time in these active surroundings.  

Examples of approved activities suitable for the Reserve;

• Community activities and/or services catering to all ages and cultural groups ie child play groups, biodiversity and nature activities etc.
• Fundraising, educational and community awareness events that support cultural diversity, health, fitness and general community wellbeing.
• Activities of a passive or active nature that promotes a healthy active lifestyle ie tai chi, yoga, outdoor fitness training groups, minor competitive sports.
• Small family celebratory events