Parks & Green Spaces in Glen Iris (2026) — 25 Parks

Parks and Green Spaces in Glen Iris (2026)

Glen Iris has 25 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.

All Parks in Glen Iris

Gardiner Park

Central Park

Burke Road South Reserve

Back Creek Reserve

Ferndale Park

Liston Street Reserve

Eric Raven Reserve

Nettleton Park

Glenburn Bend

Fordham Gardens

Hill ’n’ Dale Park

Ashburton Park

Hedgeley Dene Gardens

Gardiner Primary Reserve

Dorothy Laver Reserve East

Muswell Bend

Hartwell Sports Ground

Burwood Reserve

Bowen Gardens

Stanley Street Reserve

Tooronga Park

Warner Reserve

Gardiners Creek Reserve

McArthur Street Park

Peace 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.

Related Guides

• Best Restaurants in Glen Iris
• Best Cafes in Glen Iris
• Best Bars in Glen Iris
• Cost of Living in Glen Iris
• Glen Iris Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Glen Iris
• Is Glen Iris Safe?
• Glen Iris Transport Guide

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