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Boroondara has a range of free recreation facilities for the community to enjoy, including basketball rings, outdoor exercise equipment, skate parks, BMX parks and rebound (hit-up) walls for tennis, lacrosse, football, soccer and handball.
We maintain these facilities and they are free for anyone to use.
Find a free recreation facility using the map below, or scroll down the page for information on specific facilities and their addresses.
Map of free recreation facilities in Boroondara
Skate and BMX parks
Our skate and BMX parks are great spaces for casual riding, lessons, competitions and school programs.
The 4 BMX and skate parks in Boroondara are ideal for all ages and skills.
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| Junction Skate and BMX Park | 381-385 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East |
| Markham Reserve | 80 Victory Boulevard, Ashburton |
| Hill 'n' Dale Park | 90 Summerhill Rd, Glen Iris |
| H.A. Smith Reserve | 458 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn |
Exercise equipment
Public outdoor exercise equipment refers to all-weather exercise machines that are placed in parks or along shared paths. The equipment is easy to use and no experience is necessary.
There is signage with instructions to tell you how to use each piece of equipment.
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Address |
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| Ashburton Park | 339 High Street, Ashburton |
| Balwyn Community Centre | 412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills |
| Balwyn Evergreen Centre | 45 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn |
| Balwyn Park | 206A Whitehorse Road, Balwyn |
| H A Smith Reserve | 458 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn |
| Hays Paddock | 27 Longstaff Street, Kew East |
| Highfield Park | 120 Highfield Road, Camberwell |
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17 Carron Street, Balwyn North |
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| Sir William Angliss Reserve | 130 Rathmines Road, Hawthorn East |
| Victoria Park Regional Playground | 450 High Street, Kew |
Basketball rings
Public basketball facilities include permanent quarter courts.
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7 Anderson Road, Hawthorn East |
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| Balwyn Park | 206A Whitehorse Road, Balwyn |
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1 Dean Avenue, Hawthorn |
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22 Dunlop Street, Ashburton |
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93 Eglinton Street, Kew |
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2A High Street, Glen Iris |
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15-23 Foley Street, Kew |
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35 Hardwicke Street, Deepdene |
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2A Hilda Crescent, Hawthorn |
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11A Alpha Street, Balwyn North |
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19A Bath Road, Glen Iris |
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25-27 Longstaff Street, Kew East |
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209 Balwyn Road, Balwyn North |
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332 Burke Road, Glen Iris |
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2-4 Kilby Road, Kew East |
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80 Victory Boulevard, Ashburton |
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37 Gardiner Parade, Glen Iris |
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Outer Circle Linear Park - Abercrombie Street to Whitehorse Road |
17 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene |
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105-109 Normanby Road, Kew |
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Rear 370-376 Cotham Road, Kew |
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28B Prosper Parade, Glen Iris |
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450-500 High Street, Kew |
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10 Culliton Road, Camberwell |
Netball facilities
Public netball facilities are available for public use when not being used by netball clubs.
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Location |
Address |
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11A Alpha Street, Balwyn North |
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19A Bath Road, Glen Iris |
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101 Belmore Road, Balwyn North |
Hit-up walls
Public rebound or hit-up walls are commonly used for tennis, lacrosse, football, soccer and handball.
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7 Anderson Road, Hawthorn East |
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22 Dunlop Street, Ashburton |
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2A High Street, Glen Iris |
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15-23 Foley Street, Kew |
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2A Hilda Crescent, Hawthorn |
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11A Alpha Street, Balwyn North |
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2-4 Kilby Road, Kew East |
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80 Victory Boulevard, Ashburton |
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Outer Circle Linear Park - Abercrombie Street to Whitehorse Road |
17 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene |
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28B Prosper Parade, Glen Iris |
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10 Culliton Road, Camberwell |