MALCOLM BLAIR RESERVE

Public BBQ

Malcolm Blair Reserve sits perched on a hillside in Greensborough like a ambitious suburban experiment in recreational planning. The newly installed playground equipment shares space with fresh benches and BBQ facilities, creating an oddly charming contrast against what visitors diplomatically describe as resembling "an old cow paddock surrounded by houses." The basketball court adds a touch of sporting optimism to this expansive grassy slope that tumbles toward tennis courts and a substantial flood basin below. The playground itself occupies the curious middle ground between renovation and nostalgia - part gleaming new installation, part endearingly basic equipment that speaks to simpler times. The steep terrain provides unexpected entertainment value, offering panoramic views of neighbouring backyards that transform an ordinary play session into an inadvertent sociology lesson. While the facilities might not win design awards, the reserve delivers exactly what local families need: space, equipment, and that peculiarly Australian combination of practicality and good intentions that somehow works despite itself.

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Address
Greensborough VIC
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Nearby Features
  Playground
  Basketball court
  Tennis court
  Dog park
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Address
Greensborough VIC
View on Google Maps
Nearby Features
  Playground
  Basketball court
  Tennis court
  Dog park
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Scroll up and click on BBQ StreetView. It will visually show you the location of at least one BBQ in the area. Larger parks will generally have several BBQs scattered around in various spots.

Check out our How To Find a Public BBQ guide for more help.

Generally No! The BBQs are first come, first serve. However, if you plan on having a larger event then please check with Banyule council.

Come prepared with the right essentials, and you'll enjoy a fun day of barbecuing in MALCOLM BLAIR RESERVE. For more information, check out our What to Bring to a Public BBQ guide.

Aussie public BBQs are simple to use. Majority of sites listed on this website are gas or electric BBQs. Simply press the button and it will turn on for a set amount of time (10-20 minutes).

We do also list wood fired BBQs on this site, so check the above descriptions and photos to be prepared.

Check out our How To Use Public BBQ Guide for further information.

Did you turn it on properly? Check out our How to Use Public BBQ guide.

If you are convinced that the BBQ has issues, then contact Banyule council and let them know it's faulty.

You should first check with Banyule council about the rules and restrictions.

Generally, it is permissible to utilize your own gas BBQ, provided it remains under continuous supervision. However, the usage of Charcoal BBQ's is typically restricted, with the exception of parks equipped with designated charcoal disposal bins.

Check out our guide on Portable BBQs in Aussie Parks and Beaches for more information.