Parks and Green Spaces in Oakleigh South (2026)
Oakleigh South has 24 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.
All Parks in Oakleigh South
Murumba Drive Reserve
W.A. Scammell Reserve
Davies Reserve
Talbot Reserve
Bald Hill Park
Mavis Hutter Reserve
Debbie Close Reserve
Hendon Court Reserve
Kershaw Street Reserve
Dowling Road Reserve
Namatjira Park
Cooinda Reserve
Dales Park
Pell Street Park
Jacobs Drive Reserve
Tatra Close Reserve
Leonard Close Reserve
Bemboka Avenue Reserve
Sylvander Street Reserve
Dalwood Court Reserve
Enngonia Crescent Reserve
Karkarook Park (water authority land)
Karkarook Park
Progress Play 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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