Carlson Reserve

Carlson Reserve has recently completed a three-stage revitalisation of its playground, forecourt area and multi-sport courts area. It also features a new modern pavilion and a stunning mural by Australian artists Creature Creature.

The playspace boasts adventure totem poles, rope play, climbing cube, spinner, adventure play tower with tube slides and triple swing.

There is a mini outdoor exercise station, water fountain and bench seating to complement the existing barbecue and picnic table.

Sit and relax in the new landscaped forecourt area, which features new trees and seating and bike racks.

Get active with the wide range of recreation options, including tennis, pickleball, futsal, basketball, netball, table tennis and chess.

You can also take your dog for a walk through the designated dog off-leash area.

Multi-purpose courts

Free to use and open to the public, the upgraded multi-purpose courts include line markings and goal spaces for tennis, netball, basketball, soccer training, futsal and pickleball, as well as court-side LED sports lighting to allow for evening practice.

Courts open weekdays: Sunrise - 11pm
Courts open weekends: Sunrise - 9pm

Please observe the conditions of use signs at the courts. To turn on the LED sports lighting, look for the green button on the pole outside the court gates.

Dog off-leash area

Dogs must still be under effective control in dog off-leash areas (see green area in map below).

Dogs are not permitted on the sportsground when organised sport events and training are in progress.

More information at Dog Off-Leash Areas.

The reserve is also home to Monash Community Inn. For more information, please see Halls for Hire.

Carlson Reserve dog off-leash area