Markham Reserve – park area | City of Boroondara

Markham Reserve is suitable for private and community events, and has many beautiful picnic spots.

The park features a fully fenced adventure playground with ample seating and shelter and a BMX and skate park with 3 ramps.

For more information about this park, visit our Markham Reserve page.

Before you book
You can book a grass area in the reserve for your exclusive use.

We require at least 5 full business days notice.

You can apply to bring:
– up to 40 chairs and 6 tables for events.

You can't bring a marquee, arbour or other shade structure.

Visit our Before you book an outdoor space page for more information.

Public facilities

Barbecue
Basketball half-court
BMX and skate park
Off-lead dog area
Parking
Playground
Rebound wall
Seating and tables
Toilets

Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.

Capacity

200 people

Book park area

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.

Content components

Parking and transport

There are car parks on Victory Boulevard and Markham Avenue. The venue is a 7-minute walk (550 m) from Alamein train station.

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

November to March: 8 am to 8:30 pm.

View all bookable spaces

Booking information

Booking fees

Space	Fee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens	$170 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda). Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.
Central Gardens, Wallen Road Reserve and Maranoa Botanic Gardens	$170 per hour. Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.
All other parks and gardens	$170 per 4-hour block. Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.
Event bond	minimum $200

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire and parks, gardens and open spaces special conditions before booking.

Before you book an outdoor space has more information about:

general booking information
fees and bonds
marquees and other temporary structures.

If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.

Visit our Weddings in our gardens page for information about wedding bookings.

Contact us

If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].