Ticket Of Leave Park - Killara (NSW)

5 /5 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.

5 /5 Isha Sharma: We discovered this park by chance. We were in the area one weekend and I randomly looked for parks nearby for my kids to spend time while my husband picked us up. At first I did not find it at all and later realised there is a narrow entry lane that takes you into the park. I literally felt I am going to land into someones backyard but then there it was. Wow! Never saw a park like that before - they all are beautiful, but this one was unique. It gives a feel of walking into the woods.

5 /5 Byron Van Gisborne: Fantastic reserve

5 /5 Kelvin Lu: Secret garden of the surrounding residents. Not so popular. You may have to look around very carefully to find the entry when you first visit. But youll be immediately impressed by the peace and beauty of the little park. This is a perfect place for kids birthday party and other small family gathering.