With bush trails on one side and handy local facilities on the other, Hackett is rich with low-sensory, family-friendly places for meaningful goals and community participation:

• Mount Majura Nature Reserve (Canberra Nature Park) — trail entries from Hackett lead straight into the reserve for gentle bush walks, birdwatching and city views. Parks ACT+1

• Hackett Neighbourhood Oval — bookable ACT Government sportsground and open green space for structured outdoor activities. ACT SportsgroundsCity Services

• Hackett Community Association — the suburb’s volunteer representative group that works with government on local amenities and the shops precinct. Hackett Community Association+1

• Majura Primary School (Watson) — the closest ACT public primary for many Hackett families; currently progressing a government-led modernisation program. majuraps.act.edu.auACT Government

• Rosary Primary School (Watson) — nearby Catholic K–6 option serving Hackett and surrounds (school & Catholic Education listing). rosary.act.edu.aucg.catholic.edu.au

• Secondary schools we often liaise with — Campbell High School (Campbell), Lyneham High School (Lyneham) and Dickson College (Dickson). Campbell High SchoolLyneham High SchoolDickson College+1

• Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve (nearby) — link Hackett goals with short outings to the adjoining reserve and lookout. Parks ACT

• Public transport — plan accessible bus/light-rail connections via Transport Canberra route and stop finders. transport.act.gov.au+1

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1. Mount Majura Nature Reserve (Hackett entry) — Shared trail leaving the suburb into Mount Majura Nature Reserve, Hackett. Parks ACT

2. Hackett Neighbourhood Oval — Wide open playing fields at Hackett Oval suitable for low-key community activities. ACT Sportsgrounds

3. Hackett shops & community notice area — Local centre and community boards supported by the Hackett Community Association. Hackett Community Association

4. Majura Primary School (near Hackett) — Front signage at Majura Primary School serving Hackett families, Watson. majuraps.act.edu.au

5. Rosary Primary School (Watson) — Entrance to Rosary Primary School, a nearby Catholic K–6 option for Hackett residents. rosary.act.edu.au

6. Campbell High School (near Hackett) — Campus entry on Treloar Crescent, Campbell High School. Campbell High School

7. Lyneham High School (near Hackett) — Goodwin Street entrance at Lyneham High School, close to Hackett. Lyneham High School

8. Dickson College (Inner North) — College frontage at Dickson College, a common senior pathway for Hackett students. Dickson College