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McDonell Park

Clifton Street, Northcote
Melway Reference: 30 J8
McDonell Park (pronounced Mac-Don-nell)is a large neighbourhood sporting reserve located adjacent to Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
The park is bordered by mature eucalyptus trees. A childcare centre is located at the edge of the park with plenty of open space surrounding the park.

Activities

McDonell Park provides a relaxed atmosphere for recreation such as dog walking.
Sporting facilities at the park consist of two football/cricket fields with a pavilion, and a tennis complex consisting of 8 tennis courts.

For more information on sports and recreation activities visit Leisure webpage.

Accessibility

McDonell Park provides access through to Victoria Street, Northcote. Access to the tennis complex is gained from Lorna Aveue.

For detailed accessibility information visit McDonell Park on the Parks and Reserves Directory.

History

Angus McDonell served as a Northcote councillor in 1912-1918 and as mayor from 1920-1923. In 1922 Northcote Council paid 4,250 pounds to buy 21 acres of swampy land to make a park in Victoria Road and named it after Angus. Angus McDonell claimed to be the first person in Australia to be elected to a municipal council.