Warriewood residents will soon enjoy wide open space and new recreational facilities at Lynne Czinner Park.

Council has given 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.

The new major park is a result of Council gradually acquiring land in the Warriewood Valley for over two decade to create more green open space for the community.

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.

Works will commence later this year and is expected to be complete by mid-2023.