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Reid Park at Mosman Bay upgraded for the first time since 2005. See the photos!

Published On: April 8, 2025

Reid Park has been upgraded for the first time since 2005, just in time for school holidays!

By ANNA USHER

A new and upgraded playground has been unveiled at Reid Park.

Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber was joined for the official opening by fellow Councillors, State Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson, Council staff, and representatives of the organisations that built and supplied equipment for the playground.

Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber and State MP Felicity Wilson officially opened the refurbished playground.

It followed the completion of the project and first public use during the first weekend in April.

The play space – last upgraded in 2005 – features an interactive nature play area, inclusive and other play equipment, rubber soft-fall surfacing and a shade sail.

Feedback from community and user groups informed the concept design.

The new park features new equipment, shade cloths and landscaping.

The project was funded by Council and the NSW Government through the Local Small Commitments Allocation – Playground and Park Upgrades program.

Mayor Kimber said the new playground provided a contemporary and inclusive place for children and their families to enjoy.

“The playground upgrade was developed in consultation with the community, with valuable ideas and feedback incorporated into the design,” she said.

“It’s wonderful to see our young residents now enjoying this revitalised space.”

Reid Park has been used as open public space in Mosman since the 1900s.

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Reid Park History:

1789 – HMS Sirius was careened at Mosman Bay for maintenance and repairs.
1833 – Part of a 40-acre Crown grant to Joseph Moore on 18 September 1833 later formed part of Reid Park.
1890 – A Mosman deputation presented North Sydney Council with a petition of 800 signatures requesting government action to create a public reserve from the mud flats at the head of Mosman Bay.
1900 – The former mudflat was ‘reclaimed’ by the NSW Government on Mosman Council’s undertaking to contribute seven annual payments of £100 towards the cost.
1901 – Reid Park was officially named after the 12th Premier of NSW Sir George Reid.
1942 – Air raid trenches were dug for the travelling public at Reid Park.