Hislop Park | |
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Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Coordinates | 37°48′01″S145°04′51″E / 37.8001449°S 145.080696°E Coordinates: 37°48′01″S145°04′51″E / 37.8001449°S 145.080696°E |
Operated by | City of Boroondara |
Terrain | Open 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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