Parks and Green Spaces in Glen Iris (2026)
Glen Iris has 25 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.
All Parks in Glen Iris
Gardiner Park
Central Park
Burke Road South Reserve
Back Creek Reserve
Ferndale Park
Liston Street Reserve
Eric Raven Reserve
Nettleton Park
Glenburn Bend
Fordham Gardens
Hill ’n’ Dale Park
Ashburton Park
Hedgeley Dene Gardens
Gardiner Primary Reserve
Dorothy Laver Reserve East
Muswell Bend
Hartwell Sports Ground
Burwood Reserve
Bowen Gardens
Stanley Street Reserve
Tooronga Park
Warner Reserve
Gardiners Creek Reserve
McArthur Street Park
Peace Park
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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