![Barbecue and two sets of tables and chairs between a grass field and a dirt path. There is a tree trunk to the near right, a fenced-off nursery in the background and cricket nets in the distance.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Markham%20Reserve_park%20area.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=rehdyfkL)
![Playground with small climbing feature, slide, swings, toy car and rope feature. There is a fenced-off construction area and crane in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Markham%20Reserve_playground.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=tdVfZTM7)
![Aerial view of sports field with white markings for soccer and black markings for another sport. There are cricket practice nets to the left, a pavilion at the top and a road to the top right.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Markham%20Reserve%20sportsground%20aerial.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=IgvOz-Vn)
![Single-storey grey and white building on the edge of a sports field, with bicycle racks and two bench seats around its outside. There is a construction crane and trees in the distance.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-08/Markham%20Reserve_pavilion.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=_fAmEqtn)
Suitable for children's play, sports, outdoor fitness training and social gatherings like picnics.
Markham Reserve is a fantastic, large open space. Covering 113,014 square metres, the park is a beautiful spot for spending time outdoors.
It has a great area for BMX, scooter and skateboard riders, as well as a sportsground and pavilion.
Public facilities
- Barbecue area (covered)
- Basketball facilities
- BMX and skate park
- Cycling path that runs along Gardiners Creek
- Off-lead dog area (read about park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page)
- Parking
- Playground (fenced)
- Rebound wall
- Seating and tables
- Toilets
Playground
The excellent adventure playground features:
- climbing nets
- a large seesaw
- a flying fox
- monkey bars
- a rotating flower
- large wooden kookaburras
- a sandpit
- swings for all ages.
The playground is enclosed by a safety fence.
Address
80 Victory Boulevard, Ashburton 3147.
There is angle parking on Victory Boulevard and Markham Avenue.
Public transport
Alamein train station is a 7-minute walk (550 m). Walk down Alamein Avenue, then turn right onto Victory Boulevard.