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Barbecue and two sets of tables and chairs between a grass field and a dirt path. There is a tree trunk to the near right, a fenced-off nursery in the background and cricket nets in the distance.
Playground with small climbing feature, slide, swings, toy car and rope feature. There is a fenced-off construction area and crane in the background.
Aerial view of sports field with white markings for soccer and black markings for another sport. There are cricket practice nets to the left, a pavilion at the top and a road to the top right.
Single-storey grey and white building on the edge of a sports field, with bicycle racks and two bench seats around its outside. There is a construction crane and trees in the distance.

Suitable for children's play, sports, outdoor fitness training and social gatherings like picnics.

Markham Reserve is a fantastic, large open space. Covering 113,014 square metres, the park is a beautiful spot for spending time outdoors.

It has a great area for BMX, scooter and skateboard riders, as well as a sportsground and pavilion.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue area (covered)
  • Basketball facilities
  • BMX and skate park
  • Cycling path that runs along Gardiners Creek
  • Off-lead dog area (read about park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page)
  • Parking
  • Playground (fenced)
  • Rebound wall
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets.

Playground

The excellent adventure playground features:

  • climbing nets
  • a large seesaw
  • a flying fox
  • monkey bars
  • a rotating flower
  • large wooden kookaburras
  • a sandpit
  • swings for all ages.

The playground is enclosed by a safety fence.

Address

80 Victory Boulevard, Ashburton 3147

Alamein train station is a 7-minute walk (550 m). Walk down Alamein Avenue, then turn right onto Victory Boulevard.

There’s angle parking on Victory Boulevard and Markham Avenue.

Sportsground schedule

The summer season runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 March 2026. Below is the schedule for the summer season at Markham Reserve.

DayTimes
MondayNo sport scheduled
Tuesday6:00 to 9:00 pm
Wednesday4:00 to 9:00 pm
Thursday6:00 to 9:00 pm
Friday4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sunday8:30 am to 11:30 am

Bookable spaces at Markham Reserve

Markham Reserve – park area

With exciting leisure facilities to complement its generous open areas, Markham Reserve is a unique space.
Barbecue and two sets of tables and chairs between a grass field and a dirt path. There is a tree trunk to the near right, a fenced-off nursery in the background and cricket nets in the distance.

Markham Reserve sportsground

Markham Reserve offers a great surface and excellent amenities.
Aerial view of sports field with white markings for soccer and black markings for another sport. There are cricket practice nets to the left, a pavilion at the top and a road to the top right.