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Parks & Green Spaces in Balwyn (2026) — 18 Parks

All 18 parks and reserves in Balwyn. Complete guide to green space and outdoor recreation.

Mel Santos Feb 19, 2026

Parks & Green Spaces in Balwyn (2026) — 18 Parks

Parks and Green Spaces in Balwyn (2026)

Balwyn has 18 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.

All Parks in Balwyn

Mont Albert Park

Belmont Park

Deepdene Park

Balwyn Park

Grovedale Park

Beckett Park

Minifie Reserve

Gordon Barnard Reserve

Hislop Reserve

John August Reserve

Evergreen Reserve

Norway Reserve

Balwyn Community Centre Reserve

Macleay Park

Jacka Street Reserve

King Street Chain

Gordon Street Reserve

Hilda Street Reserve

What to Look For

Playgrounds — fenced options for toddlers
Dog off-leash areas — check council signage
BBQ facilities — free electric BBQs in many Melbourne parks
Shade — mature trees or shade sails
Public toilets — especially important for families

Council Contact

For park maintenance, events, or facility bookings, contact your local council.

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au

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