Unnamed Reserve, Phillip, ACT

The reserve featured here is close to Swinger Hill (signposted above)in the Australian Capital Territory, or perhaps is in it (the boundaries of Swinger Hill are somewhat difficult to define; some locals suggest it is a geographical feature, rather than a suburb). More information on the origins of Swinger Hill here, and some parodic yet insightful information here.

Once again, I am presenting a space which is only arguably 'internal', as it does feature around 60 m of street frontage in addition to the two pathway entrances. That said, it is a most interesting space as it (1) features a childcare centre (and a playground), thus ascribing the space a particular use and (2) as you can see from the google map here, it is at the centre of a walkway network; see also in the pictures below the distinctive white bollards which indicate to drivers the presence of a walkway crossing streets.

Prospect Reserve, Avondale Heights

Why would anyone venture down this laneway in Avondale Heights?

This is one of the internal reserves success stories of Melbourne; a local community has been encouraged by local government to use their internal reserve for agricultural pursuits. It brings the residents together and has produced a valued space for passive recreation.

And this is Sam, long-term resident (be built his house in the early 1980s, the first on its site). He migrated to Australia from Macedonia in the early 60s. He is one of the most active gardeners in the reserve.


See the reserve at Google Maps here

Pictures of the reserve to the south of this one are here.