The Gardiners Creek walking and cycling trail runs through this reserve, linking Boroondara with the city.
Sports facilities
The skate and BMX park is designed for primary school children before they move on to more challenging facilities, such as Junction Skate and BMX Park. Features include:
- mogul to quarter return
- bank to bank rollover
- jumps box
- ledge
- quarter pipe return.
Public facilities
- Off-lead dog area
- Public toilets
- Playground
- Sportsground
- Seating and tables.
Address
Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 3122
History
The reserve has had an extensive transformation since 2009 and now features a sports pavilion, lighting on the sportsground, walking paths, a playground and a skate and BMX park.
Sportsground schedule
The summer season runs from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The 2024/25 summer season schedule for H.A. Smith Oval:
| Day | Oval |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 1:30 to 3 pm 4 to 7 pm |
| Tuesdays | 4 to 7 pm |
| Wednesdays | 4 to 9 pm |
| Thursdays | 1:30 to 3 pm 4 to 7 pm |
| Fridays | 9 to 10:30 am 4 to 9 pm |
| Saturdays | 8 am to 6:30 pm |
| Sundays | 8 am to 12:30 pm |
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