Parks & Green Spaces in Essendon West (2026) — 10 Parks

Parks and Green Spaces in Essendon West (2026)

Essendon West has 10 parks and reserves. Solid green space for residents.

All Parks in Essendon West

Neil Heinze Reserve

Smiley Crescent Reserve

Ian J McWilliams Park

Garnet Reserve

Cliff Whitworth Reserve

Steele Creek Linear Park

Brees Reserve

Lily Reserve

Steele Creek Reserve

Bourke Street Reserve

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

Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.