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.
| Day | Times | 
|---|---|
| Monday | No sport scheduled | 
| Tuesday | 6:00 to 9:00 pm | 
| Wednesday | 4:00 to 9:00 pm | 
| Thursday | 6:00 to 9:00 pm | 
| Friday | 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm | 
| Saturday | 8:00 am to 7:30 pm | 
| Sunday | 8:30 am to 11:30 am |