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St James Reserve
Cnr St James Rd & Gowrie St, Bondi Junction
St James Reserve is a much-loved neighbourhood park in Bondi Junction. It has a playground area with swings, climbing structures and a range of play items for kids of all ages, a colourful garden area, picnic tables and shaded seating.
Public facilities
Play equipment: Yes.
Toilets: Refer to toiletmap.gov.au for closest public toilets.
Parking: Limited timed on-street parking.
Pets: Dogs permitted on leash.
Events & Hire
For formal gatherings (e.g. wedding), corporate activations, larger groups, or filming/photography, refer Venue Hire options.
Prohibitions
- Ball games prohibited.
- No charcoal, solid fuel barbecues or open fires.
- Dogs prohibited within 10m of children’s play areas.
- No camping or staying overnight.
- No smoking within 10m of playground.
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Lodge a request. If you’d prefer to speak to someone or visit a Customer Service Centre, contact us.
Lost property
Have you lost something on our beaches, parks or streets? Report it here and we’ll let you know if we find anything!
Please note, you will only receive a response if your item is located.