Field of Mars Reserve

The name Field of Mars was given by Governor Arthur Phillip, when in January 1792 he granted to two marines the first parcels of land, later expanded to eight parcels in this district. The name was later used on the parish in the area, which is still today used on land titles. The area became known initially as the Field of Mars Common.

The reserve was a gazetted as a wildlife refuge in 1979 under the National Parks and Wildlife Act (NSW) and features considerable flora and fauna and contains an environmental education centre. The reserve adjoins the Field of Mars Cemetery, bounded by Strangers Creek in the north and Wellington Road in the south.

Parts of the Field of Mars were affected by bushfires in 2002.