Beckett Park - Balwyn (VIC)

4 /5 devec007: Theres a great playground for kids here thats well maintained. It can cater for lots of children as it has lots of equipment and play areas for exploration. It could do with some additional seating for parents and there is a lack of lawn area surrounding the pay ground

4 /5 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;

5 /5 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.

5 /5 The Melbie: Awesome park which is co- joined with Maranoa Gardens. This park allows dogs. Beautiful views as it is on a hill. Theres 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. Theres 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.

5 /5 Justina Advocate (ClïnkerMüncher): So lovely here, very like being in the bush. A suburban oasis of scrub and trees attracting the beautiful fauna and insects and melded with some great walking tracks with effective exercise, including rolling hills. I really like wattles of all kinds, and there are some great specimens here. The view to the north is amazing.