Leanyer Recreation Park
Leanyer Recreation Park Café
The Leanyer Recreation Park officially opened its new café on 4 May 2012. The Café has breakfast and lunch menus , a children’s menu as well as house specialties and daily pizzas.
A comprehensive drinks menu will keep everyone refreshed whilst enjoying the Park.
Name the Leanyer Recreation Park Café Competition
To celebrate the opening of the Leanyer Recreation Park Café, the Territory Government is running a ‘name the Café’ competition. For your chance to name the café, fill in an entry form located at the café or enter online with a clever or catchy name.
The winning entrant will receive a family ticket to the upcoming AFL match Melbourne v Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium on 21 July 2012, in addition to a $60 meal voucher to the café.
Competition closes Sunday 3 June 2012. Click here for conditions of entry.
About the Café
The Leanyer Recreation Park Café was built by local company ISIS Group Australia Pty Ltd, with the $843,000 tender awarded by the Territory Government in October 2011.
Construction commenced in November 2011 and was completed in April 2012. Construction created 30 new jobs for Territorians. The development included the replacement of the existing seating area to create a new dining area adjacent to the kiosk. The café now has capacity for 104 people, including 30 in an enclosed and air conditioned area and the remainder in an alfresco seating concept.
The project also included the installation of a new commercial kitchen with capacity to cater for functions up to 300 people. The kitchen includes a cold store and freezer room.
The Café also caters for special events, birthday parties and for events held outside the venue.
Café opening hours:
During the school period, opening hours are Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
During school holidays the café is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Other facilities
There are also gas BBQs and picnic tables located within the Park. There are drinking water outlets at various locations around the Park and toilet facilities are also available for community use.
The skate park and basketball court provide recreational facilities for those into these sports.
What to see and do
Leanyer Recreation Park is a place to chill out and have fun. Here where the suburbs meet the bush, people can escape from the heat of the streets and the pressures of their daily lives. Entrance is free.
There is something for everyone - a Water Park with a swimming area, 3 waterslides and water playground, an all abilities playground, places to skate and ride bikes and a basketball court. There are also shaded barbeques and picnic areas. Persons riding the waterslides must be at least 1.1 metres (110cm) in height for safety reasons.
BBQ facilities are available and picnic tables are located close by. The skatepark and basketball court provide quality facilities to those people who enjoy these sporting activities.
Recreational activities
- Skatepark
The skatepark is a quality facility which provides challenges to the experienced skater. - Basketball Court
The basketball court is available to all visitors and groups. Floodlights are available so that the facility can be used in the evening. - Cycling Path
A bitumen cycling path is located at the gate to the Park. This cycle path leads to other suburbs in the area. Cycling paths within the Park can be used by inexperienced cyclists, and also by skaters. - Picnic Tables
Picnic facilities are available at Leanyer Recreation Park including tables and gas BBQ's. A kiosk is open at various times of the day. - Swimming
A new water facility including a swimming pool, children's paddling pools and a water playground facility have been opened recently. Lifeguards are on duty at the times the pools and the water playground are operating and open to visitors. Young children under the age of 10 years need to be supervised by parents or carers. - Waterslides
Three waterslides, each 14 metres in height and each over 100 metres in length, are available free of charge to use at the park. Persons riding the slides must be at least 1.1 metres (110cm) in height for safety reasons.
Visitor facilities
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There are gas BBQ's and picnic tables located within the Park. There are drinking water outlets at various locations around the Park, and toilet facilities are also available for community use. The skatepark and basketball court provides recreational facilities for a section of the population.
Fact sheet
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- Map
How to get there
The Leanyer Recreation Park is located approximately 15 km from Darwin City Centre on the boundaries of the suburbs of Leanyer, Malak and Wulagi. Access is off Vanderlin Drive. A bus stop is located close to the Park on Vanderlin Drive.
When to visit
The Reserve is accessible all year round.
Plants and Animals
A variety of birds can be seen at the Park. Many species come in from the surrounding bushland seeking water. These species include Ibis, Burdekin Ducks, Native Doves and Plovers. Please respect all plants and animals.
Park management
Leanyer Recreation Park is managed by the YMCA. For further information or enquiries, please contact the YMCA by phone on 08 8927 4199 or by email at leanyer@ymca.org.au .
The Recreation Park is open daily from 8am to 8pm. The Water Park is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm during school terms. During School Holidays we are open every day from 10am to 7pm. On Public Holidays we are also open from 10am - 7pm.
To minimise crowding and help ensure an enjoyable and safe visit, it is compulsory for schools and other user groups to book their visit 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the staff at the YMCA Leanyer Recreation Park on 8927 4199 to discuss your visit and make a booking. There is no cost associated with the booking. A facilities booking form is available on the YMCA website.