Local families in Warriewood will soon enjoy more open space and recreational facilities at Lynne Czinner Park.
Council has adopted the plan of management for the park, giving the green light to build new picnic areas, shared paths, a bridge across Fern Creek, a bike pump track, fitness equipment and extra parking spaces.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the new park will boost open space in the region and provide a fun recreational space for local residents to enjoy.
"This new major park provides wide open space for families to roam and explore, ride bikes, kick a ball around, exercise, or just kick back and relax," Mayor Regan said.
"Council has been gradually acquiring land in the Warriewood Valley for over two decades now, creating a wonderful green corridor for the community.
"Lynne Czinner Park is one of the major links in our open space network, proving green space for everyone to enjoy."
The concept plan was developed in consultation with the Warriewood Valley Residents Association and local families and received strong support when it was exhibited late last year. Of the 67 submissions received, 95% were supportive of the concept plan.
The plan of management will encourage passive recreational use in the park, conserve biodiversity, protect local flora and fauna, restore and regenerate natural bushland, and restore and protect natural watercourses, including Fern Creek.
The bridge over Fern Creek will connect the reserve to the local playground affectionally known as Rocket Park.
The reserve was named Lynne Czinner Park last year, to honour the former Councillor and Pittwater Mayor.
"This new park is a fitting tribute to the late Lynne Czinner who was a strong and passionate environmental advocate," Mayor Regan said.
Works will commence later this year and is expected to be complete by mid-2023.
