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Things to do in Essendon, Victoria: The Best Playgrounds
Discover the best top things to do in Essendon, Australia including L.T Thompson Reserve, Montgomery Park, Lincoln Park Playground, Buckley Park, LA Moon Reserve, Allison Reserve Playground, Clarinda Park, Carlyle Reserve Playground, Bradshaw Street Reserve.
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1. L.T Thompson Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
L T Thompson Reserve is on Keilor Road, a busy street that hosts the 59 Tram. Recently two groves of trees have been planted, which will add to the park's amenity. Sadly, few people play cricket these days, so having a large area devoted to a dying pastime doesn't make much sense. The pegola and the shelter shed are both welcome, as is the BBQ. It's a big park, there's still ample room to kick a ball.There's also a playground. By the way, Louis Tobias Thompson was a long-serving local councilor.
2. Montgomery Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Montgpmery Park is a large park,. It has several BBQs and many picnic tables. The long slide will suit active older children, as will the various playgrounds. The basketball half court offers the prospect of pick-up games after hours. The single cricket net looks sad. Montgomery Park is large, but there is not much in the way of sports grounds. The trees are mainly natives. A few points to note: there is an automatic toilet, which is well maitained, and aslo a water fountain. The Montgomery Park Kindergarten can be entered from Hilda St.
3. Lincoln Park Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Thanks to the well-known service club Lions, Lincoln Park Playground has made progress. The playground equipment is suitable for kids of younger ages; there's plenty of space to kick a ball for older children. The BBQ and picnic tables are good for families. Due to the mild summer, the lawn is lush and green. Dogs on leash are welcome; please pick up any doggie droppings.
4. Buckley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Buckley Park is a favourite place to go for a stroll. On-leash dogs are welcome, as long as their masters pick up any doggie droppings. There's also a good-sized playground. The Buckley Park Bowls Club says it welcom es new members, as does the tennis club. Coaching begins at four years of age, Ladies social tennis. is popular as is competive tennis.. AFL football and cricket are played in season..
5. LA Moon Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
LA Moon Reserve runs along a creek near the Maribyrnong River. The park is extensive, though the effect is somewhat spoilt by the high voltage power lines that run through it. The park is criss-crossed by a number of paths, some suitable for cyclists. The park has some nice trees, mainly natives. LA Moon Reserve is part of the Moonee Valley City Council's greening program. The creek has a bridge over it. The grass is lush and well maintained. You will be rewarded with a good view if you walk up to the top end of the park, where you will also find the children's playground. Best access is by Smiley Crescent.
6. Allison Reserve Playground
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Cliff Allison Reserve is hidden away near Marco Polo Street in Essendon, it is a big park, popular with locals. Dogs on a leash can be walked here. The playground is adequate, but it has some good BBQs, with cover. The park has one set of Australian Rules Football goal posts, no-one seems to know what happened to the other set. The park is part of the Moonee Valley City Council's greening program. The park adjoins the Essendon Traffic School, designed teach young children about road safety. The park also hosts a set of clubrooms, used by the Girl Guides. A number of paths wind there way through the park.
7. Clarinda Park
8. Carlyle Reserve Playground
9. Bradshaw Street Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Bradshaw Street Reserve has a set of two tennis courts, which are open for everyone. There is no cost to use the courts, but players are requested to use the courts for a maximum of half an hour if other players are waiting. The courts are ashphalt. and have tall fences. The courts are always open, you don't need a key. The park has a variety of native trees, mainly eucalypts; native bird life is ubundant. The children's playground is adequate, but is likely to be upgraded. The concrete cricket pitch in the middle of the park does not appear to get much use. Benches and tables are available, there are no restrooms or BBQs. Dogs can be walked on leash, as long as owners pick up any litter. The "doggie liter bag" dispenser was empty when I visited. As our Indian summer dtags on, the grass has become a tad dry, but it will revive when the rains arrive.. Wheelchairs have access from the northern end; the park has a number of walking trails.
