Garden City Reserve
Other information
- The flying fox is available to use during daylight hours and is locked overnight
- Large grassy reserve
- Please note that there are no toilets located at the reserve
Location
Access
Google Map Garden City Reserve
Melways Reference
56 K2
Garden City Reserve is bordered by Beacon Rd, Crichton Avenue, Tucker Avenue , Clark Street and Poolman Street in Port Melbourne. Park paths entering the reserve are accessible from all street frontages.
Getting there
Bus
The 250 and 251 bus directly pass Garden City Reserve via Howe Pde, Tucker Ave, Poolman St and Swallow St. Bus routes 232, 235, 238, 606 travel along Normanby Rd.
The free Port Phillip community bus directly passes Garden City Reserve via Beacon Rd and Tucker avenue. For more information, visit Port Phillip Community Bus.
Tram Light Rail
109. Walk along Swallow Street west toward Garden City Reserve.
Parking
Ample parking is available the surrounding streets and roads, check signs for local restrictions.
Playground
The playground is located in the corner section bordered by Beacon Rd, Crichton Avenue and Tucker Avenue.
It features a large play structure formed to resemble a dragon that includes:
- a small slide
- rock climbing wall
- ornate bench seating
- peek-a-boo holes
- art elements such as the mosaic eye.
In addition, the playground also features:
- a flying fox
- tea cup spinner
- chain walking bridge
- natural play elements such as logs and rocks to clamber on
- dual swing set for older kids
- junior swing set for toddlers
- all abilities bird nest swing
- wide wave slide
- toadstool wooden play sculptures.
The Sandridge Trugo Club and Hobson’s Bay Dog Obedience Club are located in the eastern section of the reserve.
Restrictions
Dogs are permitted off leash though no dogs are permitted with 5 metres of the playground, penalties apply.
The flying fox is available to use during daylight hours and locked in the evenings.
Parking restrictions may apply in the surrounding roads and streets, please check the parking signs for full details or call ASSIST on 03 9209 6777.
About
Garden City Reserve is one of the largest recreational parks in Port Melbourne. It can accommodate a range of activities including cycling, soccer, dog walking, trugo games, picnics and adventurous play in the playground. An extensive shared path network facilitates easy passage across the reserve and a sustainable lighting system illuminates the paths at night.
Hundreds of native and exotic tree plantings and numerous indigenous garden beds add to the aesthetic character and biodiversity of the reserve and attract a large number of birds.
Contact us
Our Parks Team is here to help.
Send us a message on My Port Phillip
Phone: 03 9209 6777