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A view of Edwardes Lake Park in Reservoir.

Top 5 Parks and Reserves

The City of Darebin has an extensive open space network made up of parklands, pocket parks, linear parks, sporting reserves, historic parks, conservation areas, urban spaces and streetscapes.
To help you get the most out of Darebin’s parklands, we have put together some ‘Top 5’ lists. Please explore the parks near you and ones you have never heard of and let us know what you think?
Additional information on park facilities, locations and accessibility can be found in the Parks and Reserves Directory.

Top 5 Parks for Children

Darebin has many spaces designed with children in mind. Here are some that combine imaginative play, physical activity and a little childhood magic.

Top 5 Parks for Youth

You’re not a kid any more, we get that. Here are some spaces designed especially for teens that may strike your fancy.

Top 5 Parks for Nature

Need a little time out? Here are some places right in Darebin where you can go to escape from city life and get back to nature. Bring your binoculars!

Top 5 Parks for Getting Active

Looking for somewhere to excercise and get active? Visit these Parks for free and flexible excercise options.

Top 5 Parks for Pets

Time to get out and about with your pet, here are a few places you both will love.

Darebin Parklands
K.P Hardiman Reserve - Kingsbury
Bundoora Park - Bundoora
A.H Capp Reserve - West Preston
Henderson Reserve - Thornbury
Beenak- McMahon Reserve - Reservoir
For more maps and information please visit Pets in Parks Maps.

Top 5 Parks for Public Art

If sculpture is your thing visit our impressive art pieces in parks.

Bundoora Park - The Source by Adrian Mauriks
All Nations Park - Not Poles Apart by Various Artists
Darebin Parklands - The Nest by David Bell and Gary Tippett
FIDO Park - Fairfield Industrial Dog Object (FIDO) by Alistair Know, Ian Sinclair, Jacki Staude and David Davies.
Clyde and Harry Reserves - Sailing down the Steps by Simon Normand

Parks and Reserves Directory

If you are looking for a playground to visit in Darebin please visit the Parks and Reserves Directory where you can search for local playgrounds either by suburb or by funtionality. You will find information on what each park has to offer in the way of accessibility, amentities such as BBQs, shelter and seating aswell as public transport and parking information.

If you would like an A-Z listing of all Darebin's parks visit the Parks and Reserves A-Z.