Melbourne
4.6★
Beckett Park
30 Parring Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103
Overview
Beckett Park is a park in Balwyn, within easy reach of the suburb's Whitehorse Road trams, local gardens, and quiet residential blocks. As part of Balwyn's open-space and outdoor lifestyle, it offers open space for recreation, shade, and time outdoors close to home. Residents use the park for walking, jogging, children's play, and dog exercise, often before or after school runs and shopping trips along nearby streets. Green space such as Beckett Park shapes the outdoor character of Balwyn. It gives families and locals room to slow down and supports the active, neighbourhood-based lifestyle many residents value.
Quick info
Address
30 Parring Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103
Phone
(03) 9278 4444Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Venue highlights
Popular features
Family friendly
Service cadence respects younger guests.
Dog friendly
Well behaved pets fit the outdoor rhythm; ask hosts where to perch.
Accessibility & convenience
Visitor amenities
Parking & transport
Parking options
Reviews
devec007
★★★★☆“There's a great playground for kids here that's well maintained. It can cater for lots of children as it has lots of equipment and play area's for exploration. It could do with some additional seating for parents and there is a lack of lawn area surrounding the pay ground”
Bryan McGlade
★★★★☆“A hidden gem in the suburbs. The Botanical gardens are great. Parking is good. Toilets too. A tower with a great lookout-you can see the bay! A maze for the kids. Some protected bush. A little bit of everything. Lots of seats. I saw only 1 picnic table. We were there in winter and it was really cold and windy. Apart from that it was great;”
Nara Lee
★★★★★“Fairly small but interesting park for a walk or a casual day out. There is a tower to climb for some great views (spiral staircase and ladder), as well as a playground, parking and toilets. Joined to the Maranoa Gardens. Great local visit.”
Shwe Zin Khaing
★★★★★“It has medium size playground suitable for kids all age. A few picnic table near by. Also large space to run around.”
The Melbie
★★★★★“Awesome park which is co- joined with Maranoa Gardens. This park allows dogs. Beautiful views as it is on a hill. There's a native reserve along Yarrbat Ave side where surprisingly dogs are allowed to run off leash. Large playground & equally large sandpit play area with park tables & benches. No bbq. There's a Cenotaph war memorial cairn at main carpark. Another tall viewing Tower near play area - not sure if viewing platform was open today. This is not an enclosed park - pedestrians can walk in from side streets at any time. However- main entry via Parrin Rd for vehicles - check if gates will close. Toilets at carpark area.”
Frequently asked questions
Heritage overlays protect many older buildings in Balwyn. Beckett Park may sit in or near a heritage streetscape — respect access hours and photography rules on site. Check Google Maps or contact the venue directly for the latest hours, access details, and visitor information in Balwyn.