Hislop Park

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Hislop Park
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Hislop Park looking west
Hislop Park
Location Melbourne, Australia
Coordinates 37°48′01″S145°04′51″E / 37.8001449°S 145.080696°E / -37.8001449; 145.080696 Coordinates: 37°48′01″S145°04′51″E / 37.8001449°S 145.080696°E / -37.8001449; 145.080696
Operated by City of Boroondara
TerrainOpen ovals surrounded by vegetation
Vegetation Australian Native
Connecting transport Bus route 285
Facilities Playground, sports pavilion

Hislop Park, also known as Hislop Reserve, is a park in the suburb of Balwyn North, Melbourne, Australia. It is situated between Balwyn Road and the North Balwyn Tennis Club in a portion of a valley through which the Glass Creek runs, now largely through underground drains. [1] It has a number of entrances accessible on foot, including from Albury St and Balwyn Road. The park contains three informal ovals, which are used by sporting clubs throughout the year. [2]

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References

  1. "Stormwater Environment Management Plan". City of Boroondara. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  2. "Hislop Park". City of Boroondara. Retrieved 14 August 2014.