Parks and Green Spaces in Essendon (2026)
Essendon has 21 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.
All Parks in Essendon
Fanny Reserve
Montgomery Reserve
Queens Park
Lincoln Park
Buckley Park
Napier Park
Bradshaw Reserve
F W Olver Reserve
Morris Reserve
Brearley Reserve
L.T. Thompson Park
Woodlands Park
Five Mile Creek Reserve
Salmon Reserve
Neil Heinze Reserve
Cross Keys Oval
Cliff Allison Park
Aberfeldie Park
Clifton Park
Clarinda Park
Vin Jervis 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.
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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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