Rodney Reserve

Set against a sweeping backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, Rodney Reserve is a historic site with a sports field for casual use and hire.

Rodney Reserve is renowned for being the site of a former WWII radar station used by the Royal Australian Air Force. Following the war, it housed one of the most prominent field stations for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), which pioneered studies in radio astronomy. A plaque and replica of an early radio telescope can be found in the reserve to commemorate the site’s scientific importance.

Public facilities

Sporting facilities: Turf playing fields for structured sport hire.

Toilets: Refer to toiletmap.gov.au for closest public toilets.

Parking: On-street parking. No mobility parking bay.

Pets: Dogs permitted on-leash except when sports field when in use. Neighbouring Raleigh Reserve has an off-leash area.

Accessibility

Toilets

Events & Hire

For formal gatherings (e.g. wedding), corporate activations, larger groups, or filming/photography, refer Venue Hire options.

For information on hiring costs and to submit an enquiry, visit Sports facilities & courts hire costs.

Prohibitions

Alcohol prohibited area.
Dogs prohibited from field when in use.
No charcoal, solid fuel barbecues or open fires.
No camping or staying overnight.

Rodney Reserve map
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