What’s Where?
Koolunga Reserve has five principal areas:
- Area A – An area of managed bushland along the valley of the creek that flows through the reserve. This contains a variety of vegetation, including wonga vine, and large areas of buttercup across much of the creek drainage line.
- Area B- An area of very mixed ground & vegetation on the southern side of the creek, Parts of it are poorly drained and often very wet.
- Area C – Two areas of mostly grassed open space located in the western end of the reserve, and are separated by a stand of pine trees, The most northerly (C1) of these two areas contains a small number of orchids rendering it unsuitable for Council to mow for much of the year. The more southerly of the two areas (C2) is poorly drained and boggy for much of the year,.
- Area D – A small area of grass where the park fronts onto Daffodil Rd, and is used by maintenance vehicles and users to access the park
- Area E – The largest open area of the park is a large area of grassland in the eastern portion of the Reserve, with a few trees, and extends from the boundary fences of house gardens to the bushline along the creek. This is the most well – drained area of the entire reserve, is the most well used by families. groups playing ball games, dog walkers, and people seeking exercise and quiet time. It was very popular during the pandemic lockdowns. This is the area that council want to destroy to construct their proposed artificial wetland.
