Bicentennial Reserve artworks
Public artworks are scattered around Bicentennial Reserve and Hallstrom Park. Discover iron works by Libby Tulip and carved stone animals by Ishi Buki Sandstone Sculptures and Lawrence Gundubuka.
There are many sculptures to discover here, making the reserve an exciting and interactive area for all ages.
Image: Ishi Buki, Elephant, sandstone
Crocodile
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a large sandstone scultpture lying in the creek bed near Bicentennial Reserve public bathrooms. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: in creek bed near public bathrooms, opposite Bicentennial Reserve Oval. Closest to entrance off Willoughby Road.
Image: Ishi Buki, Crocodile, sandstone
Dolphins
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: two large dolphins carved into a rock next to the playground. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: near play equipment in Hallstrom Park. Closest to car park off Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Dolphins, sandstone
Elephant
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a large carved sandstone elephant behind the playground. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: behind playground equipment in Hallstrom Park, near rear of Incinerator building. Closest to car park off Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Elephant, sandstone
Face
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a large carved sandstone eyes, nose and mouth in the ground near the public bathrooms. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: in front of Bicentennial Reserve Oval, opposite public bathrooms. Closest to entrance off Willoughby Road.
Image: Ishi Buki, Face, sandstone
Fence
Artist(s): Libby Tulip
Materials: wrought iron
Description: a wrought iron fence running along the top of Hallstrom Park Playground. The fence is moulded into the shapes of leaves and native flora to blend in with the natural environment.
How to Find: at the top of Hallstrom Park Playground, directly in front of Small Street car park.
Image: Libby Tulip, Fence, wrought iron
Frog
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a small sandstone frog carved into a rock near the playground. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: between playground equipment and Bicentennial Reserve Oval, near public bathrooms.
Image: Ishi Buki, Frog, sandstone
Gecko
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a small gecko carved into a rock at the entrance to Bicentennial Reserve on Willoughby Road. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: at entrance to Bicentennial Reserve on the corner of Willoughby Road and Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Gecko, sandstone
Gorilla
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a large carved sandstone gorilla behind the playground. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: behind playground equipment in Hallstrom Park, near rear of Incinerator building. Closest to car park off Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Gorilla, sandstone
Lizard
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a small lizard carved into a rock at the entrance to Hallstrom Park Playground. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: at entrance to Hallstrom Park Playground. Closest to car park off Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Lizard, sandstone
Platypus
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a small platypus carved into a rock at the entrance to Bicentennial Reserve on Willoughby Road. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: at entrance to Bicentennial Reserve on the corner of Willoughby Road and Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Platypus, sandstone
Possum
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a small possum carved into a rock at the entrance to Hallstrom Park Playground. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: at entrance to Hallstrom Park Playground. Closest to car park off Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Possum, sandstone
Snake
Artist(s): Ishi Buki
Materials: sandstone
Description: a small carved sandstone snake in Hallstrom Park Playground. This sculpture is part of a series of works by Ishi Buki which can be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: amongst bushes at the top of Hallstrom Park Playground. Closest to car park off Small Street.
Image: Ishi Buki, Snake, sandstone
Turtle
Artist(s): Lawrence Gundubuka
Materials: sandstone
Description: a large sandstone turtle near Bicentennial Reserve Oval. This sculpture is one of many sandstone artworks to be discovered around Hallstrom Park and Bicentennial Reserve.
How to Find: behind Hallstrom Park Playground, overlooking Bicentennial Reserve Oval. Closest to entrance off Willoughby Road.
Image: Lawrence Gundubuka, Turtle, sandstone
Location
Bicentennial Reserve, Small Street, Willoughby 2068 View Map