One Tree Hill Reserve (formerly Berrima Reserve) is two hectares in size, contains remnant vegetation and forms part of McIntyre Road, Biosite 19.
The vegetation is considered very high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012 and future management of the Reserve needs to reflect this.
The Reserve links Berrima Road with One Tree Hill and provides pleasant parkland for the surrounding area. The Reserve has a non traditional play function with wooden sculptures hidden amongst the trees and bushland around the hilltop. The sculptures were installed in 1999 and while these are aging and in some instances have been broken, they remain sympathetic to the character of the Reserve and along with the views, provide a reason for people to visit the Reserve and explore the natural environment.
This Reserve is a great asset, is well connected for a reserve in a low density residential area, and has reasonably unique elements of interest due to its views and ecological values.
An upgrade of the Reserve commenced in 2013 as part of the Neighbourhood Park Program in consultation with local residents. The Reserve is well used and loved by locals, mainly for exercise, dog walking and relaxing. Improvements to the park included; improvements to the path network and Berrima Road access, weed control, minor drainage works and some revegetation. The Reserve offers a high vantage point which is popular with local residents to watch sunsets. The theme of this reserve should continue as a bush parkland with non prescriptive play elements.