Gordon Barnard Reserve Content components Gordon Barnard Reserve features 2 sportsgrounds with cricket pitches, cricket nets, a fenced dog park and raingarden. Public facilitiesCricket netsOff-lead dog area (fenced)ParkingPlaygroundSeating and tablesFenced dog parkGordon Barnard Reserve has a dedicated fenced off-lead dog area.It is open every day during daylight hours except for Thursday from 7 am to 8:30 am for maintenance.It is located between the east oval and the Boroondara Sports Complex.Read the park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page.Address230 Balwyn Road, Balwyn North, VIC 3104There is a car park off Carrington Street and Belmore Road past the Boroondara Sports Complex.There is also a small car park near the off-lead dog area accessed from Belmore Road on the east side of the Boroondara Sports Complex.A third car park can be accessed off Balwyn Road.The reserve is 1.8 km from the number 48 tram stop. Sports scheduleThe summer season runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 March 2026. Below is the schedule for the summer season at the West and East Oval in Gordon Barnard Reserve.DayWest OvalEast ovalMonday5:00 pm to 7:30 pmNo sports scheduledTuesday6:00 pm to 8:30 pmNo sports scheduledWednesday3:30 pm to 9:00 pmNo sports scheduledThursday4:00 pm to 9:00 pmNo sports scheduledFriday4:00 pm to 8:30 pmNo sports scheduledSaturday11:30 am to 6:00 pm8:00 am to 12 pmSundayNo sports scheduled8:00 am to 6:00 pm* Our Organised Sport Seasonal Allocation Policy allows for night matches during the summer season at pre-approved sportsgrounds, including this one. There may be some night matches at Gordon Barnard Reserve through the season. Matches will end by 9:30 pm (9:00 pm on Sundays). To find out more, please call our Sport and Recreation Team on (03) 9278 4797 or email [email protected]. Bookable spaces at Gordon Barnard Reserve Gordon Barnard Reserve west oval Gordon Barnard Reserve west oval has cricket nets with 4 lanes and is suitable for all general sports. Gordon Barnard Reserve east oval Gordon Barnard Reserve east oval is surrounded by park land for spectating. View all bookable spaces Read more about Gordon Barnard Reserve Short description Off On this page - anchors Off
Boroondara Sports Complex Content components About the complexAt the Boroondara Sports Complex you can enjoy keeping fit and staying healthy as a member or a casual visitor. Our centre caters for people of all ages and levels of fitness and includes user-friendly accessibility features.The complex is owned by Council and managed by the YMCA.Opening hoursFor opening hours, see the Boroondara Sports Complex website.Address271c Belmore Road, Balwyn North 3104 Access Key Access Keys are customised accessibility guides that provide accurate and convenient information about accessing venues, events, and programs. They are universally designed and suitable for all people, regardless of ability. Download the Boroondara Sports Complex Access Key Boroondara Sports Complex Access Key 49.46 MB [PDF] 6 April 2023 Facilities 50m heated outdoor pool Seasonal heated learner pool Seasonal diving pool with 3 diving boards Gym Group fitness rooms 5 multi-purpose indoor courts Gymnastics stadium Cafe Crèche Activities available Gym Group fitness programs Personal training Aquatics Swimming lessons Lap swimming Squad swimming Aqua aerobics Birthday parties Gymnastics club For children aged 9 months and above Birthday parties Indoor Courts Netball/basketball Indoor soccer Table tennis Club or casual hire Children’s programs Gymnastics School holiday program Birthday parties More information For details of classes, schedules and prices, visit the Boroondara Sports Complex website. Read more about Boroondara Sports Complex Short description Off On this page - anchors Off
History of Greythorn Park and surrounds Content components A popular park in the north-east corner of Boroondara, Greythorn Park has a fascinating history, explored in the Greythorn Park, North Balwyn Interpretation Strategy of 2013. The strategy made recommendations for the interpretive signs now found within the park's grounds. The land comprising what is now Greythorn Park, bounded by Frank, Robert and Alpha streets, North Balwyn, was originally owned by British merchant Henry Elgar who lived in the West Indies and used an agent to manage his Australian investments. Described as being made up of 'open forest', 'grassy range' and 'fine pasture', this land changed hands multiple times before being purchased by the City of Camberwell in 1928. Another parcel of land was bought in 1952 to make up what is today known as Greythorn Park. W R Maughan Wildlife Sanctuary In 1939, William Maughan, a bank clerk with a love of animals, established a wildlife sanctuary in the area. With proceeds from admission going primarily for the funds of the Royal District Nursing Society and After-care Hospital among other charities, the park had koalas, emus, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, wedge-tailed eagles and wombats. Later, an animal circus with monkeys, dogs and ponies was established. In 1953 an emu absconded and was captured in a Canterbury backyard. Early visitors were picked up from the tram terminus on the corner of Whitehorse and Union roads in Mont Albert by four-horse drag and paid a shilling entry, which included a posy of violets from the farm next door. After 1947 visitors caught a bus. William Maughan moved his sanctuary to Queensland in 1953, claiming he was persecuted by Victorian authorities who forced him to reduce his animal numbers from more than 200 to 80 after a change of laws in 1948. The land was later subdivided into residential lots. Learn more about the history of the area from the resources listed on our Research your local history page. Greythorn Park interpretive signs To commemorate and celebrate Greythorn Park's unique history, the City of Boroondara has installed two interpretive signs in the park. They provide historical context regarding Greythorn Park and wider Boroondara, and more specific details on William Maughan's fascinating Wild Life Sanctuary. The signs were developed in collaboration with the passionate Friends of Greythorn Park group. They are located in the middle of the park (in between the two ovals). Read more about History of Greythorn Park and surrounds Short description Off On this page - anchors Off
