Parks and Green Spaces in Dandenong (2026)
Dandenong has 18 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.
All Parks in Dandenong
Fotheringham Reserve
Hemmings Park
Dandenong Park
Eumemmerring Park
Greaves Reserve
Gardiner Reserve
Thomas P Carroll Reserve
Melbourne Water Recreation Area
Apex Park
Rowan Reserve
Betula Reserve
Des Custerson Reserve
Chestnut Reserve
Kanooka Playground
Ray Giles Reserve
Clow Street Reserve
Gerard Street Reserve
Dandenong Pioneer Memorial Gardens
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.
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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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