We're excited to share that Brick Pit Reserve is now open.

The upgraded reserve has an elevated accessible loop boardwalk that winds through the rehabilitated landscape, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the area's natural beauty while learning about its historical significance.

The new playground features a variety of equipment including swings, slides, climbing structures, and a nature play area designed with natural materials to create an engaging and inclusive space for children of all ages and abilities.

Beyond the playground, the reserve boasts new picnic facilities, public amenities, and improved access pathways.

Funded by a grant from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), the project is part of the broader Frenchs Forest Town Centre plan.

The upgrade of Brick Pit Reserve will create a landmark public reserve for Frenchs Forest.

The design intention is to create an open space for local residents, future hospital staff and patients and the broader Northern Beaches community. To rehabilitate and enhance indigenous vegetation, to assist the regeneration of local flora and flora, and to provide landscape features that celebrate and interpret the Frenchs Forest area site history.

The initial concept designs were prepared based on the specific site conditions and the existing qualities of each reserve. The artists impressions and plans give you an idea of the proposed features and inclusions for Brick Pit Reserve. See the images under 'Initial concepts' to learn more.

We thank our community who contributed their thoughts and feedback on the plans for Brick Pit Reserve. Community engagement ran from 24 March to 4 May 2022 and we received 100 comments.

Support for the upgrade and the current concept design for Brick Pit Reserve was generally high with some feedback suggesting possible changes or enhancements and other feedback raising concerns over specific elements of the concept such as issues with mosquitos.

Our Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report contains all feedback received throughout the consultation period and our responses to questions and suggestions.