"How many parks are in Sunshine?"

"Sunshine has 23 parks and reserves mapped on OpenStreetMap."

"What are the best parks in Sunshine?"

"Notable parks in Sunshine include Dickson Street Reserve, Kevin Wheelahan Gardens, J.R. Parsons Reserve."

Parks & Green Spaces in Sunshine (2026) — 23 Parks

Parks and Green Spaces in Sunshine (2026)

Sunshine has 23 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.

All Parks in Sunshine

Dickson Street Reserve

Kevin Wheelahan Gardens

J.R. Parsons Reserve

Arthur Beachley Reserve

Matthews Hill Reserve

Sunvale Community Park

Lowe Crescent Reserve

R T Pollard Gardens

King Edward Avenue Reserve

Castley Reserve

Lewis Court Reserve

Leith Avenue Reserve

Buckingham Reserve

Kamarooka Street Reserve

Coolamon Street Reserve

Chaplin Reserve

Krambruk Street Reserve

Killeen Street Reserve

Bickley/McCoubrie Reserve

Bennett/Roberts Reserve

Tom O’Brien Park

Hamel Street Reserve

Bazentin 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.

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