Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026.
This page answers a simple question: which parks in Bentleigh East have a playground, and what else is on site? It covers six parks and reserves, all in Bentleigh East. The facility lists come from Glen Eira Council’s park pages.
Each park was checked against two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every facility below is attributed to the council page that lists it. We could not find opening hours or fees for these parks, so none are stated.
Start with the quick picks, then use the Water and toilets and Weather call lines to plan the visit.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Playground, skate park, outdoor gym | Bailey Reserve | 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East |
| Slides, flying fox, sports ovals | Centenary Park | Bignell Road, Bentleigh East |
| All-abilities swing and BBQ | Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve | Corner Blenheim and Anarth Streets, Bentleigh East |
| Bird nest swing and shade sails | Wingate and Brady Roads Reserve | Corner Wingate and Brady Roads, Bentleigh East |
| Small shaded playground | Dega Avenue Park | Dega Avenue, Bentleigh East |
| Small park with picnic shelter | Pell Street Reserve | Pell Street, Bentleigh East |
Bailey Reserve — 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Bailey Reserve is the one whose council page lists the most facilities. Towards the southern end, the council says, is an aquatic-themed playground with a large climbable boat, spin pole, spring rider, swing and megaphone. The page also lists a picnic shelter, BBQ facilities and outdoor fitness equipment with chin-up bars, sit-up benches and step-up blocks.
The council describes the reserve as home to Glen Eira’s sole skate park. Its dog rules are split: the council says the two rectangular sports grounds on the eastern side and the northern end are off-leash, while the western oval and southern reserve area, including the playground and outdoor gym, are on-leash.
Water and toilets: The council says the public toilet facilities are located in the sporting pavilion.
Centenary Park — Bignell Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council lists a playground at Centenary Park with slides, a flying fox, monkey bars, a climbing wall, a fireman’s pole and a telescope. It says the picnic shelter is close to the playground and the BBQ facilities, with two picnic tables for gatherings. The page also lists two sports grounds (cricket and football), internal walking and running paths and outdoor fitness equipment.
On dogs, the council says the eastern side, closest to Bignell Road and including the eastern oval, is off leash. The council’s page also puts forward the park as a place to host a birthday party.
Start at: Bignell Road, which is the location the council gives and the side it marks as off leash for dogs.
Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve — Corner Blenheim and Anarth Streets, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council lists a playground here with a rope climbing frame, slides, swings including an all-abilities swing, and puzzle panels. It says the reserve has two picnic tables and a BBQ facility. The council states that all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
It sits at the corner of Blenheim and Anarth Streets, and the council page also mentions a half basketball court.
Water and toilets: We could not find toilets or drinking water listed on the council page, so plan to bring your own.
Wingate and Brady Roads Reserve — Corner Wingate and Brady Roads, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council’s play list for this reserve includes a combination play unit with climbing elements and slides, rockers, swings including a bird nest swing, a music panel and imagination boards. It adds shade sails for protection from the sun. Near the playground, the council says, is a picnic shelter with two picnic tables.
The council says it is an on-leash area, so dogs must stay on-leash at all times. OpenStreetMap labels it Wingate / Brady Reserve, but the council name is the one used here.
Weather call: The council lists shade sails over the play area, but check the Bureau forecast for sun and rain before you go.
Dega Avenue Park — Dega Avenue, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Dega Avenue Park is a small site. The council describes a shaded playground, a picnic area and a small grassed space. It says the park is an on-leash area, so dogs must be kept on-leash at all times.
OpenStreetMap labels it Dega Avenue Reserve, while the council calls it Dega Avenue Park.
Start at: Dega Avenue, the council’s listed location; the council page also mentions access from Mawby Road.
Pell Street Reserve — Pell Street, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
The council calls Pell Street Reserve a petite park, with a playground, a picnic shelter and a large grassed area. It also says the reserve is an on-leash area at all times. We could not find a BBQ or toilets listed for it.
OpenStreetMap labels it Pell Street Park.
Turn-around point: The council lists no path or loop here, so treat it as a short stop rather than a route.
Quick answers
Which parks in Bentleigh East have a playground?
The council lists a playground at all six: Bailey Reserve, Centenary Park, Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve, Wingate and Brady Roads Reserve, Dega Avenue Park and Pell Street Reserve. Bailey Reserve has an aquatic-themed one, Centenary Park has a flying fox and climbing wall, and Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve has an all-abilities swing.
Which Bentleigh East parks have BBQ facilities?
The council lists BBQ facilities at Bailey Reserve, Centenary Park and Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve. Wingate and Brady Roads Reserve has a picnic shelter with two picnic tables, and Pell Street Reserve has a picnic shelter, but the council pages we read do not list a BBQ for those two.
Where are the public toilets in Bentleigh East parks?
The council says Bailey Reserve’s public toilets are in the sporting pavilion, and its Centenary Park facility line lists toilets. We could not find toilets listed on the council pages for the other four parks.
Which Bentleigh East parks allow dogs off lead?
Only parts of two. At Bailey Reserve the council says the two rectangular sports grounds on the eastern side and the northern end are off-leash, and at Centenary Park the eastern side is off leash. The council says Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve, Wingate and Brady Roads Reserve, Dega Avenue Park and Pell Street Reserve are on-leash.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages and en.wikipedia.org. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go. The photos are illustrative, from Unsplash: they show the kind of place, not the places on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Bailey Reserve: openstreetmap.org/30128817, gleneira.vic.gov.au/bailey-reserve, en.wikipedia.org/Bentleigh_East,_Victoria
- Centenary Park: openstreetmap.org/92233781, gleneira.vic.gov.au/centenary-park, en.wikipedia.org/Bentleigh_East,_Victoria
- Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve: openstreetmap.org/48438217, gleneira.vic.gov.au/annie-and-arthur-abrahams-reserve
- Wingate and Brady Roads Reserve: openstreetmap.org/204731703, gleneira.vic.gov.au/wingate-and-brady-roads-reserve
- Dega Avenue Park: openstreetmap.org/377075148, gleneira.vic.gov.au/dega-avenue-park, en.wikipedia.org/Bentleigh_East,_Victoria
- Pell Street Reserve: openstreetmap.org/239559503, gleneira.vic.gov.au/pell-street-reserve
