Donald McLean Reserve

181 reviews

The Avenue, Spotswood VIC 3015, Australia

About

Donald McLean Reserve is a National reserve located at The Avenue, Spotswood VIC 3015, Australia. It has received 181 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday8AM-8PM
Tuesday8AM-8PM
Wednesday8AM-8PM
Thursday8AM-8PM
Friday8AM-8PM
Saturday8AM-8PM
Sunday8AM-8PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Donald McLean Reserve: The Avenue, Spotswood VIC 3015, Australia

  • Donald McLean Reserve has 4.3 stars from 181 reviews

  • National reserve

  • "I was told it was a fantastic park, which led me to expect water slides, pony rides and free ice cream"

    "Good nice park"

    "I come here to play with the dogs when there's no sporting events on"

    "This is a dog off-leash area, but it's barely fenced, yet the fenced reserve doesn't allow dogs off-leads"

    "Big public park"

Reviews

  • Aerial Manx

I was told it was a fantastic park, which led me to expect water slides, pony rides and free ice cream. I'm very disappointed by the lack of ice cream, waterpark features or pony rides, but completely understand that these where my expectations. If your looking for a nice park with a good play ground then this place is pretty good. If your expecting waterslides, ice cream and pony rides then like me you will be very disappointed.

  • Ed Truong

Good nice park. Big area. Two big fields. Also two tennis courts on the far eastern end of the park. The tennis courts are public courts so first come first serve. Common courtesy applies so if the courts are full and you are on it and there are ppl waiting, then restrict your playing time to one hour and let the next group on the court.

  • Matt Furlong

I come here to play with the dogs when there's no sporting events on. Excellently maintained - soft green grass, clipped to a practical length, very little exposed dirt / mud. Warning to dog folks - fencing is only along the freeway side of the reserve.

  • S O

This is a dog off-leash area, but it's barely fenced, yet the fenced reserve doesn't allow dogs off-leads. Huh. Mind the poo from inconsiderate humans (not theirs, their owners' (dogs')). The surrounds could really do with improving by the council.

  • Joshua Gilmore

Big public park. BBQs, public toilets ( in the pavilion between the two ovals, closed overnight), childrens playground, skating half pipe, football in thr winter, and cricket in the summer. Off lead dog walking area on the western oval (unfenced).

  • Paul Kun (MrKun)

A park I like to visit on odd occasions whether it's to kick the ball with some friends, have a picnic or even just chill. I'll look to have more pictures of this venue in the future but as of current I just have one of a friendly magpie

  • Grego Cull

Really good if you have a doggo Grass is supersoft around the boundary on most of the old ground.. otherwise I'd take a jog on the new ground if you only there for fitness. Surprisingly had a good public toilet too …

  • Natalie Rockman

Children's playground, Nice park with BBQ area. Two ovals, scating half-pipe and off lead dog walking. Toilets facilities open roughly 9-5. Lit at night for Football & Cricket (seasonal). Plenty of parking.

  • Rhys Dvs

Good place for jr football and cricket. Ground no2 pitch was great. Out field slopes down towards the freeway but is in fantastic condition. Change rooms been updated. Recommend Dog walk - recommend ✔✔✔✔✔

  • David Glenny

It's amazing how much fun we've had on this Halfpipe! Generations of children have dared each other to slide down it, or climb up. Hope it Never leaves! The Park needs a bit of attention tho.

  • Grim

Great modern playground packed with play areas and exercise equipment. The flying fox swing was a quick favourite with my kids. Toilets are on the other side of the oval from the playground.

  • Rommel Daroya (Jagets)

Amazing new space
Playground
Great for all ages, especially the flying fox
Dog-friendliness
Lots of space with doggy bag stations
Picnic area
Clean and well maintained

  • De Angelo

Best free tennis court in this area. Booking system works well. Could do with a bit of fortnightly cleaning as the open space drags the rubbish inside court and it tends to pile up.

  • Tristan Baxter

Much better with the new playground and paved parking. The bike track is a neat feature, and the water play area is good on hot days.

  • Sean Deforest-Howard

Nice ground situated near the maribyrnong river and behind VU great ground to watch local football or to have a run around

  • Damian G

Very clean place, nice to sit down and enjoy some snacks from the candied Bakery Bit noisy though from the Westgate

  • Deej Unfazed

Great park. Good playground. Lots of room for the kids to run around. Five stars if the barbeques worked.

  • Melissa Hingston

Has potential to be a nice ground but the Westgate tunnel project has absolutely destroyed the grounds.

  • Caitlin Clifton

Great off leash Park. Gets VERY muddy in rain which is great for the dogs to enjoy but wear gumboots

  • Daniel Herrmann

Very spacious reserve with two ovals and recently rebuilt play ground with flying fox and bmx track!

  • Debra Callander

Great place Plenty of room to run around, walk the dog, play sports or even have a picnic

  • Shane Middleton

Nice playground for the kids. Ample parking well layed out. Lots of fun for kids.

  • Rick Ferrara

It a park. Dunno why it is named after an American singer who wrote American Pie

  • Louis

A lovely place to walk your dogs or get some excercise, I highly recommend!

  • Ben Kienhuis

Footy grounds are in great condition and the water drains really well

  • Jared Smith

Nice footy ovals with facilities. Bit noisy from the Westgate freeway

  • Jennifer Fraser

Nice playground and well maintained ovals. Traffic noise is an issue.

  • Ian

Good spot to take a break. Walk your dog off the leash clean toilets

  • Tyson Beckwith

Great footy grounds. Thanks spotty for hosting practice matches.

  • Marion Judith Ann Hill

Nice play area for children. Picnic or bbq. Enjoyed being there.

  • harper

Good 2 ovals
Playground
Great playground recommend

  • Jordan Lakin

Great place to take your pets, just watch out for Magpies!

  • Nick (Nickanoms)

Football ovals located at the base of the Westgate bridge

  • Anthony

An oasis next to 'the bridge'.no dog poo to be seen = )

  • DxMT • 湾岸ミッドナイト

Great place to walk in the morning while uts brisk.

  • Allan McMonnies

It needs fully accessible public toilets

  • Hawa Adem

A safe and clean place for kids to play

  • kim roberts

Fire on West gate bridge at 10.52 today

  • Rob Gaveston

A nice place to sit and eat a pie.

  • cathy ray

beautiful family park, easy access

  • Tom Laidlaw

Great kids park with scooter track

  • Jay

my favourite dog park in Melbourne

  • John

Yeah nice clean well kept reserve

  • George Munro

Good but shabby to the west.

  • c h

Nice place to hunt pokemon

  • Dennis Ryan

Great community facility.

  • allan and kathy gaw

Nice turn n clean toilet

  • Matty Bowser

It’s a great ground

  • Hugh Heggen

It was ok

  • Joe Nossal

Bird poo

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