Correction (10 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 between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026.
Three parks are covered here, two in Laverton and one in the next suburb along, Altona Meadows. The page answers a plain question: what does the council say each park has, so you can choose before you pack the car.
Each entry is taken from Hobsons Bay City Council pages and checked against OpenStreetMap. Where a council page does not list a feature such as toilets, we say we could not find it rather than assume it. McCormack Park is the one to read closely, because at our 10 October 2026 check the council said its playground was still a construction site.
The weather call comes from the Bureau of Meteorology forecast on the day, not from this page.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Playground, BBQ and picnic tables | Curlew Community Park | Epsom Street, Laverton |
| Skate park; playground a construction site (checked 10 Oct 2026) | McCormack Park | Jennings Street, Laverton |
| Big playground, toilets, off-lead zone | Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) | Henry Drive, Altona Meadows |
Curlew Community Park — Epsom Street, Laverton VIC 3028
The council’s park page lists the features as BBQ, picnic tables and playground, and describes it as a community park with playground and BBQ facilities in Laverton. OpenStreetMap tags the site as a park. The council gives the address as Epsom Street only, with no street number. We could not find toilets or an off-lead area listed on the council page, so do not plan around either.
Start at: Epsom Street, the only address the council gives, so search the park by name on your map app.
McCormack Park — Jennings Street, Laverton VIC 3028
The council calls McCormack Park a beloved community park on Jennings Street. Its skate page places Laverton Skate Park in the park, at the corner of Bladen and Jennings Streets. At our 10 October 2026 check the inclusive playground was not open. The council says it will officially open on 25 October, printing no year, and describes it as still a construction site, with fencing staying in place while the grass, shrubs and trees establish. Until then it points families to Dick Murdoch Reserve, Woods Street Reserve and Frank Gibson reserve.
Turn-around point: The council’s off-lead table lists the dog off-lead area as opposite the park, on the south side of the creek, running to the cyclone wire fence.
Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) — Henry Drive, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
The council’s page for the southern open space lists a new adventure playground with a large climbing frame, accessible in-ground trampoline and carousel, dual flying fox, shaded sandpit and swings. The same page lists a fenced dog off-lead zone, a BBQ area and shelter, public toilets and a nature play discovery trail. It also lists a multipurpose court and a trickle stream. The reserve is on Henry Drive in Altona Meadows, just south of Laverton.
Water and toilets: The council lists public toilets, and the accessible change facility needs a universal MLAK key; we could not find drinking taps listed.
Quick answers
Is the McCormack Park playground open in Laverton?
Not when we checked on 10 October 2026, going by the council. Its page says the inclusive playground at McCormack Park will officially open on 25 October, with no year printed, and that the playground is still a construction site for now. The page names Dick Murdoch Reserve, Woods Street Reserve and Frank Gibson reserve as alternatives while the play space is unavailable. The skate park at the corner of Bladen and Jennings Streets is listed separately.
Which park near Laverton has public toilets?
Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) in Altona Meadows is the one where the council page lists public toilets. We could not find toilets listed for Curlew Community Park or McCormack Park, so treat them as unconfirmed.
Where can I take a dog off lead near Laverton?
The council lists a fenced dog off-lead zone at Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space). Its off-lead table also lists an area opposite McCormack Park, on the south side of the creek to the cyclone wire fence, and dogs must stay on-leash anywhere not listed. Curlew Community Park has no off-lead area listed on its council page.
Which Laverton parks have BBQs?
Curlew Community Park lists BBQ and picnic tables among its features on the council page. Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) lists a BBQ area and shelter. We could not find a BBQ listed for McCormack Park.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and council pages. 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
- Curlew Community Park: openstreetmap.org/804464524, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Curlew-Community-Park, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Parks-and-reserves
- McCormack Park: openstreetmap.org/684765044, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/McCormack-Park-Master-Plan, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Skate-and-BMX-facilities, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Dog-off-leash-locations
- Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space): openstreetmap.org/13801097, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Bruce-Comben-Reserve-southern-open-space
