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Corner view of soccer pitch with goals at each end and white line markings. There is a second soccer pitch to the left and three visible light posts.
Corner view of soccer pitch with no goals at near end and AFL goal posts at far end. There is a one-storey building at the distant left and five visible light posts.
Large grass field with dirt walking track to the right and a long row of medium trees and park benches to the left. There are soccer goals in the distance.
Soccer pitch with scattered patches of bare turf in the foreground. There is a light post and mature trees in the distance.
Single-storey grey and white building with glass doors and a triangular corrugated roof. There is a tall, mature tree in the foreground and part of a grass field in the background.
Suitable for a huge range of sports including AFL, soccer, cricket, outdoor fitness training and general sports.

Macleay Park features:

  • 4 sportsgrounds
  • 2 soccer pitches
  • 3 synthetic cricket pitches
  • 1 turf cricket pitch
  • cricket nets with 5 lanes
  • a pavilion
  • 8 netball courts (managed by the Boroondara Netball Association).

We’re working on a redevelopment plan for Macleay Park. Read more about the Myrtle and Macleay Parks Master Plan.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Drinking fountain
  • Off-lead dog area (Read the park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page)
  • Parking
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets

Address

101 Belmore Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104.

The car park is off Belmore Road. The park is 1.1 km from the number 48 tram stop.

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Sports schedule

The ovals at Macleay Park host numerous sports across the summer and winter seasons. When training or matches are taking place, the ovals must be cleared to ensure the safety of all players, pets, and visitors.

  • Oval 1 is known as DS Bull Oval.
  • Oval 2 is west of DS Bull Oval.
  • Oval 3 is west of the Boroondara Netball Association.
  • Oval 4 is managed by the Boroondara Netball Association and isn't included in the schedule.
  • Oval 5 is west of Buchanan Avenue.

The winter season runs from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025. The 2025 winter season schedule fort Macleay Park:

DayOval 1 sports scheduleOval 2 sports scheduleOval 3 sports scheduleOval 5 sports schedule
Monday5:30 pm to 9 pm5:30 pm to 9 pm3:30 pm to 5 pm

6 am to 8 am

9:30 am to 10:30 am

5 pm to 7 pm

Tuesday5:30 pm to 9 pm

2 pm to 3 pm

5:30 pm to 9 pm

No sports scheduled

6 am to 8 am

9:30 am to 10:30 am

5 pm to 7 pm

Wednesday5:30 pm to 9 pm

12 pm to 3 pm

5:30 pm to 9 pm

3:30 pm to 5 pm

6 am to 8 am

9:30 am to 10:30 am

5 pm to 7 pm

Thursday5:30 pm to 9 pm*

12 pm to 1 pm

5:30 pm to 9 pm*

No sports scheduled

6 am to 8 am

9:30 am to 10:30 am

5 pm to 7 pm

FridayNo sport scheduledNo sport scheduledNo sport scheduled

6 am to 8 am

9:30 am to 10:30 am

5 pm to 7 pm

Saturday8:30 am to 1 pm8:30 am to 5:30 pm9 am to 12 pm7 am to 9 am
Sunday8:30 am to 5 pm8:30 am to 5:30 pm9 am to 4 pm8 am to 10 am

* Council recently endorsed the ‘Organised Sport Seasonal Allocation Policy’. The Policy allows for night matches to take place at a number of pre-approved sportsgrounds across the municipality during the winter season (1 April to 30 September), with all matches needing to be completed by 9:30 pm (9 pm on Sundays). This sportsground has been pre-approved for night matches and may have some night matches throughout the season. To find out more, please contact Council’s Sport and Recreation Team on 03 9278 4797 or email [email protected]

Boroondara Netball Centre

The Boroondara Netball Association manages the Boroondara Netball Centre at Macleay Park, under a license agreement with Council.

To find out more about the centre or to hire the centre, email [email protected] or visit the Boroondara Netball Association website.

Bookable spaces at Macleay Park

Macleay Park D.S. Bull oval

Popular soccer and cricket field.
Corner view of soccer pitch with goals at each end and white line markings. There is a second soccer pitch in the distance and seven visible light posts.

Macleay Park oval 2

This versatile sportsground offers a medium-sized playing area and great facilities for cricket.
Corner view of soccer pitch with no goals at near end and AFL goal posts at far end. There is a one-storey building at the distant left and five visible light posts.

Macleay Park oval 3

This large space offers a range of uses and great facilities.
Large grass field with dirt walking track to the right and a long row of medium trees and park benches to the left. There are soccer goals in the distance.

Macleay Park oval 5

This versatile sportsground has a relatively small playing area and excellent facilities.
Soccer pitch with scattered patches of bare turf in the foreground. There is a light post and mature trees in the distance.

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