Allan Small Oval - East Killara (NSW)

Paul Cumming Unless youre a local, you wouldnt know this beautiful reserve exists. It is totally enclosed by homes in Coronga Crescent & Fiddens Wharf Road,. The only access for non-residents & council workers being a small laneway. The park has a historic part in early Killara, being associated with the timber-getters during the 19th Century, who would send felled timber down the Lane Cove River to Sydney from Fiddens Wharf. The reserve has plenty of shade, seating, & playground equipment that was originally installed & maintained by a generous neighbour. In 1987, the Kennedy-Miller TV miniseries Vietnam filmed a few scenes in a house that backs onto the reserve, plus also at the nearby West Lindfield shops. Ticket Of Leave Reserve became a temporary catering, makeup & wardrobe department during the shoot. Nicole Kidman (aged 19) featured in the production, alongside Nicholas Eadie & Barry Otto.

nswtrip Apinya Awesome place that I visited. I visited this place after a rainy day. The trees and plants are fresh and green. When I keep walking, I heard the water sound and wildlife animals. I feel I would like to explore more and take all day for photography. I climbed on the rocks and enjoy walking. The sandstone pillar overhang is beautiful and fantastic. Dont forget to visit this place if you like nature life.

Hambone Wilson Poster child for Bush Regen. All the classics are here

Manami Barker Lovely walk/run. Check middle harbour tides when planning this walk as the stepping stones will be underwater at high tide.

Michael Im the 5th person to rate this

Jong Nice view and breeze

david mitchell Very nice reserve - well maintained.

Lily Choi This place is truly quiet and beautiful, with mountains and water—I really enjoy the feeling of connecting with nature. I remember once after the rain, I got a leech on me, but I’ve learned to be more careful since then. May I ask where the nearest public toilet is?

Fraser Creighton Great dog park, recommend coming late morning so the grass has dried from the morning dew and wear closed shoes. Good fun to see all the local dogs.

Paula Layton Great place for walking at the weekends when most other parks/ovals are full of sporting teams and their supporters as well as small children on bikes/scooter etc. - nice to see, but a bit hazardous for elderly walkers. Alan Small Oval is quiet and sheltered and never seems to get crowded. Also very attractive surrounded by trees and offering numerous sightings of kookaburras, wild rabbits etc. Unisex/disabled toilet available til 10 pm daily.