Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026.
Free first. This page lists six public parks and reserves in and around Bentleigh East: four in the suburb, one in Bentleigh and one in Murrumbeena. The council pages we read list no entry price for any of them.
Each entry says what the council lists for the site, such as playgrounds, picnic shelters, BBQs and dog rules. We checked every place against the council page and a second source, OpenStreetMap or, for one, Wikipedia, on 4 October 2026.
Facilities change, so check the council page before you go. Opening hours are only stated where the council states them.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Open space and a playground | Virginia Park | East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East |
| Playground with a picnic shelter | Colin Street Reserve | Colin Street, Bentleigh East |
| Skate and BMX | Bailey Reserve Skate Park | 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East |
| Playground and BBQ | Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve | Corner Blenheim and Anarth Streets, Bentleigh East |
| Playground for younger children | Leckie Street Reserve | Leckie Street, Bentleigh |
| Netball, athletics, walking track | Duncan Mackinnon Reserve | Corner North and Murrumbeena Roads, Murrumbeena |
Virginia Park — East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council says there is plenty of grass for ball games, a playground for kids, BBQ facilities and a picnic shelter. It describes the shelter as having two picnic tables, near the BBQ facilities. The council also calls Virginia Park a long stretch of open space for relaxing, walking and cycling. OpenStreetMap names it Virginia Reserve, and the council page is titled Virginia Park.
Free first: This is the pick for open space, and the council page lists it as an on-leash area, so dogs stay on the lead.
Colin Street Reserve — Colin Street, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council lists moderately challenging playground equipment here, including curved slides, a climbing frame, swinging bars, a climbing wall, a fireman’s pole and a clatter bridge. It also lists music and maze panels and tic-tac-toe. The council calls Colin Street Reserve an on-leash area.
Rain backup: The council says a picnic shelter with tables is close to the playground, which allows for gatherings in all types of weather.
Bailey Reserve Skate Park — 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council says the skate park features an open spine bowl, a raised long split-level street section, and hubbas, rails and ledges for skateboarders and BMX riders. It says the park is accessible during daylight hours and has lighting until 10pm each night for evening use. The council describes it as Glen Eira’s only skate park.
Plan it: Use the council’s lighting line for evening sessions, and note that the park sits inside Bailey Reserve on East Boundary Road.
Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve — Corner Blenheim and Anarth Streets, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council lists a playground with a rope climbing frame, slides, swings (including an all-abilities swing) and puzzle panels. It also lists two picnic tables and a BBQ facility. The council says all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times here.
Get there: The council lists the location as the corner of Blenheim and Anarth Streets, so check the PTV journey planner for your route.
Leckie Street Reserve — Leckie Street, Bentleigh VIC 3204
The council lists this reserve in Bentleigh, not Bentleigh East, so it is just over the border. It calls the Leckie Street playground great for younger children, and lists swings, slides, tic-tac-toe, a climbing net, educational panels and, as printed, “train springer spinner”. The council also says it is an on-leash area.
Plan it: Pick this one for a playground stop with younger children, and keep the dog on the lead.
Duncan Mackinnon Reserve — Corner North and Murrumbeena Roads, Murrumbeena VIC 3163
The council calls Duncan Mackinnon Reserve one of Glen Eira’s most elite sporting precincts, and it sits in Murrumbeena, just north of Bentleigh East. It lists 10 competition netball courts, an IAAF compliant athletics track, a pavilion available for community hire, an outdoor fitness station and a 1.2km walking track around the perimeter. The council also lists a play space with slides, swings, spinners and monkey bars, and says the sportsgrounds are designated dog off-leash areas.
Time needed: The council lists a 1.2km walking track around the perimeter, so that loop gives you a fixed distance to plan around.
Quick answers
Are there free parks with playgrounds in Bentleigh East?
The council lists playgrounds at Virginia Park, Colin Street Reserve, Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve, Leckie Street Reserve in Bentleigh, and Duncan Mackinnon Reserve in Murrumbeena. The council pages we read list no entry price for any of them.
Where is the skate park in Bentleigh East?
Bailey Reserve Skate Park is at 200 East Boundary Road. The council says it is accessible during daylight hours and has lighting until 10pm each night for evening use.
Can I take my dog to the parks in Bentleigh East?
The council lists Virginia Park, Colin Street Reserve, Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve and Leckie Street Reserve as on-leash areas. At Duncan Mackinnon Reserve in Murrumbeena, the council says the sportsgrounds are designated dog off-leash areas.
Which parks near Bentleigh East have BBQs or picnic shelters?
The council lists a picnic shelter with two picnic tables near BBQ facilities at Virginia Park, and two picnic tables with a BBQ facility at Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve. Colin Street Reserve has a picnic shelter with tables close to its playground.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages and en.wikipedia.org. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Virginia Park: openstreetmap.org/48789005, gleneira.vic.gov.au/virginia-reserve
- Colin Street Reserve: gleneira.vic.gov.au/colin-street-reserve, en.wikipedia.org/Bentleigh_East,_Victoria
- Bailey Reserve Skate Park: openstreetmap.org/766855965, gleneira.vic.gov.au/bailey-reserve
- Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve: openstreetmap.org/48438217, gleneira.vic.gov.au/annie-and-arthur-abrahams-reserve
- Leckie Street Reserve: openstreetmap.org/253574673, gleneira.vic.gov.au/leckie-street-reserve
- Duncan Mackinnon Reserve: openstreetmap.org/28547858, openstreetmap.org/58064850, gleneira.vic.gov.au/duncan-mackinnon-reserve, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-and-off-leash-areas
