Renee Merrill-Maxwell
Renee is the Owner and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of In the Cove, leading the publication's editorial direction, content, advertising and community partnerships. With a background in anthropology, she brings a natural curiosity about people and place to everything ITC publishes.
As a proud Lane Cove local, Renee sees the suburb not just as where she lives, but as her village, her network and her home. That connection is what drives ITC's commitment to stories that matter to the people who live here.
Woodford Bay Reserve to Dunois Reserve Bushwalk
Where is Woodford Bay?
The reserve is accessible via Woodford Street Longueville or Kellys Esplanade Longueville.
We began our bushwalk on a small path on the incline part of Woodford Street. There was a sign at...
Walk Part of the Great North Walk – Enter at Lane Cove North
The Great North Walk stretches from Sydney to Newcastle, It's one heck of a day/night hike through quiet suburbs, Lane Cove National Park and native bushland staying the whole time near Lane cove River. ...
How to Wear a Mask Properly By a Lane Cove Registered Nurse
The Public Health (COVID-19 Mandatory Face Coverings) Order (No 3) 2021 commenced on 26 June 2021. This Order creates some additional requirements for Greater Sydney (including Sydney, the Central Coast, Shellharbour, and Wollongong).
Under the Order, a...
Lane Cove Bushwalks – Warraroon Reserve to Tambourine Bay Park and Playground
Where is Warraroon Reserve?
This bushwalk links Riverview, Lane Cove and Longueville. Several entrance points along William Edward Street, River Road West and the Riverview. We usually begin on William Edward Street near Borambil Place...
Finlayson Playground
Where is Helen Finlayson Playground?
Its on the corner of Finlayson Street and Centennial Avenue Lane Cove
Playground Equipment and Amenities
this park is semi fenced (fencing on the Centennial Ave side)
FACILITIES
Toilet:
No
BBQ’s:
No
Shade:
Lots of shade by surrounding trees
Water...
Greenwich Playgrounds – Henningham Playground
Where is Henningham Playground?
Henningham Facilities
No fenced but set lower than the road. Play gym suitable for all ages.
FACILITIES
Toilet:
No
BBQ’s:
No
Shade:
No shade clothes or pavilions, however, there is some shade as the trees are all mature.
Water Bubblers:
No
Coffee...
Helen Street Reserve, Lane Cove North
Where is Helen Street Reserve?
Helen Street Reserve is between Helen Street and Huxtable Avenue in Lane Cove North.
Playground Equipment and Amenities
This park is an off-leash dog exercise area away from the picnic area and children's playground.
FACILITIES
Toilet:
Yes
BBQ’s:
Electric...
Stringybark Creek Reserve Playground Lane Cove and Harry Howard Bushwalk
Where is Stringybark Creek Reserve?
Reserve is accessible via Murray, Ralston and Nundah Streets.
Playground Equipment and Amenities
Children's playground
Cricket nets
Outdoor fitness equipment
Practice wall and hoop
Picnic tables
Fairly new Electric BBQs
Harry...
Lane Cove Bush Walks – Lane Cove Bushland Park in Osborne Park
This one is a favourite and also a great one to do in the rain as it has so many trees you are very sheltered. Plus when it rains the beautiful streams flow. There...
Lane Cove Bushwalk – Shell Park to Greenwich Point Ferry Wharf
We started the walk at the Shell Park signage and continued along the path toward Greenwich Park at the Ferry terminal.
It's an easy walk, great for little kids. Instead of going back the...