--- title: Parks and Playgrounds date: 2026-08-20T15:50:00+09:30 author: Simple canonical_url: "https://www.lanser.com.au/communities/orchard-officer/discover-the-orchard/parks-and-playgrounds" section: Sitemap --- # Parks and Playgrounds ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) On this page - [ Space to play. Room to breathe. ](#space-to-play-room-to-breathe) The Orchard is surrounded by established reserves, playgrounds and active open spaces, giving families more ways to enjoy time outdoors without waiting for future amenity to arrive. Hicks Reserve Playground, Gilbert Reserve and the open spaces connected to nearby schools provide room for play, sport and everyday recreation. Within The Orchard itself, a more traditional neighbourhood layout, tree-lined streets and a softer landscape character create a setting that feels calm, connected and easy to navigate. **Nearby outdoor spaces** \- Hicks Reserve Playground \- Hedgevale Playground \- Gilbert Reserve \- Active open spaces associated with neighbouring schools \- Local walking and cycling connections ### Space to play. Room to breathe. [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 12](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272100%27%20height%3D%271399.125%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xMi5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIifSwid2l0aE1ldGFkYXRhIjp0cnVlLCJ0b0Zvcm1hdCI6ImpwZWciLCJqcGVnIjp7InF1YWxpdHkiOjgwLCJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZSI6dHJ1ZSwib3B0aW1pc2VDb2RpbmciOnRydWUsInRyZWxsaXNRdWFudGlzYXRpb24iOnRydWUsIm92ZXJzaG9vdERlcmluZ2luZyI6dHJ1ZX19fQ==)- [ ![20190617 Hicks Timbertop Officer 5](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMTkwNjE3LUhpY2tzLVRpbWJlcnRvcC1PZmZpY2VyLTUuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIn0sIndpdGhNZXRhZGF0YSI6dHJ1ZSwidG9Gb3JtYXQiOiJqcGVnIiwianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo4MCwicHJvZ3Jlc3NpdmUiOnRydWUsIm9wdGltaXNlQ29kaW5nIjp0cnVlLCJ0cmVsbGlzUXVhbnRpc2F0aW9uIjp0cnVlLCJvdmVyc2hvb3REZXJpbmdpbmciOnRydWV9fX0=) - [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 16](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xNi5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIifSwid2l0aE1ldGFkYXRhIjp0cnVlLCJ0b0Zvcm1hdCI6ImpwZWciLCJqcGVnIjp7InF1YWxpdHkiOjgwLCJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZSI6dHJ1ZSwib3B0aW1pc2VDb2RpbmciOnRydWUsInRyZWxsaXNRdWFudGlzYXRpb24iOnRydWUsIm92ZXJzaG9vdERlcmluZ2luZyI6dHJ1ZX19fQ==) - [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 19](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xOS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIifSwid2l0aE1ldGFkYXRhIjp0cnVlLCJ0b0Zvcm1hdCI6ImpwZWciLCJqcGVnIjp7InF1YWxpdHkiOjgwLCJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZSI6dHJ1ZSwib3B0aW1pc2VDb2RpbmciOnRydWUsInRyZWxsaXNRdWFudGlzYXRpb24iOnRydWUsIm92ZXJzaG9vdERlcmluZ2luZyI6dHJ1ZX19fQ==) - [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xXzIwMjYtMDgtMjAtMDYxOTMxX3R1emwuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIn0sIndpdGhNZXRhZGF0YSI6dHJ1ZSwidG9Gb3JtYXQiOiJqcGVnIiwianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo4MCwicHJvZ3Jlc3NpdmUiOnRydWUsIm9wdGltaXNlQ29kaW5nIjp0cnVlLCJ0cmVsbGlzUXVhbnRpc2F0aW9uIjp0cnVlLCJvdmVyc2hvb3REZXJpbmdpbmciOnRydWV9fX0=) View all - [ Get directions External ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dXY7M1BZWomA2uLu7) ### Register to receive more information # Parks and Playgrounds ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) On this page - [ Space to play. Room to breathe. ](#space-to-play-room-to-breathe) The Orchard is surrounded by established reserves, playgrounds and active open spaces, giving families more ways to enjoy time outdoors without waiting for future amenity to arrive. Hicks Reserve Playground, Gilbert Reserve and the open spaces connected to nearby schools provide room for play, sport and everyday recreation. Within The Orchard itself, a more traditional neighbourhood layout, tree-lined streets and a softer landscape character create a setting that feels calm, connected and easy to navigate. **Nearby outdoor spaces** \- Hicks Reserve Playground \- Hedgevale Playground \- Gilbert Reserve \- Active open spaces associated with neighbouring schools \- Local walking and cycling connections ### Space to play. Room to breathe. [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 12](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272100%27%20height%3D%271399.125%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xMi5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIifSwid2l0aE1ldGFkYXRhIjp0cnVlLCJ0b0Zvcm1hdCI6ImpwZWciLCJqcGVnIjp7InF1YWxpdHkiOjgwLCJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZSI6dHJ1ZSwib3B0aW1pc2VDb2RpbmciOnRydWUsInRyZWxsaXNRdWFudGlzYXRpb24iOnRydWUsIm92ZXJzaG9vdERlcmluZ2luZyI6dHJ1ZX19fQ==)- [ ![20190617 Hicks Timbertop Officer 5](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMTkwNjE3LUhpY2tzLVRpbWJlcnRvcC1PZmZpY2VyLTUuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIn0sIndpdGhNZXRhZGF0YSI6dHJ1ZSwidG9Gb3JtYXQiOiJqcGVnIiwianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo4MCwicHJvZ3Jlc3NpdmUiOnRydWUsIm9wdGltaXNlQ29kaW5nIjp0cnVlLCJ0cmVsbGlzUXVhbnRpc2F0aW9uIjp0cnVlLCJvdmVyc2hvb3REZXJpbmdpbmciOnRydWV9fX0=) - [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 16](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xNi5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIifSwid2l0aE1ldGFkYXRhIjp0cnVlLCJ0b0Zvcm1hdCI6ImpwZWciLCJqcGVnIjp7InF1YWxpdHkiOjgwLCJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZSI6dHJ1ZSwib3B0aW1pc2VDb2RpbmciOnRydWUsInRyZWxsaXNRdWFudGlzYXRpb24iOnRydWUsIm92ZXJzaG9vdERlcmluZ2luZyI6dHJ1ZX19fQ==) - [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 19](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xOS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIifSwid2l0aE1ldGFkYXRhIjp0cnVlLCJ0b0Zvcm1hdCI6ImpwZWciLCJqcGVnIjp7InF1YWxpdHkiOjgwLCJwcm9ncmVzc2l2ZSI6dHJ1ZSwib3B0aW1pc2VDb2RpbmciOnRydWUsInRyZWxsaXNRdWFudGlzYXRpb24iOnRydWUsIm92ZXJzaG9vdERlcmluZ2luZyI6dHJ1ZX19fQ==) - [ ![20210601 Tourism photography drone and still Hicks Reserve Officer 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079.8650168729%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://d2tpafjlg316w2.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJsYW5zZXItcHJvZC1pbWFnZXMiLCJrZXkiOiJhc3NldHMvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMjEwNjAxLVRvdXJpc20tcGhvdG9ncmFwaHktZHJvbmUtYW5kLXN0aWxsLUhpY2tzLVJlc2VydmUtT2ZmaWNlci0xXzIwMjYtMDgtMjAtMDYxOTMxX3R1emwuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIn0sIndpdGhNZXRhZGF0YSI6dHJ1ZSwidG9Gb3JtYXQiOiJqcGVnIiwianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo4MCwicHJvZ3Jlc3NpdmUiOnRydWUsIm9wdGltaXNlQ29kaW5nIjp0cnVlLCJ0cmVsbGlzUXVhbnRpc2F0aW9uIjp0cnVlLCJvdmVyc2hvb3REZXJpbmdpbmciOnRydWV9fX0=) View all - [ Get directions External ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dXY7M1BZWomA2uLu7) ### Register to receive more information