Enjoy soccer, baseball, cricket, football, and athletics at this popular dog-friendly sports ground bordering Gardiners Creek. You'll also find an adventure playground, BBQ area and picnic seating.
Sports grounds
Peter Birrell Reserve (soccer and football)
Sports
Soccer and football.
Facilities
Soccer field and public toilets.
Pavilion
Pollack Pavilion.
Size
0.61 hectare.
Clubs
Malvern City Soccer Club.
Wadsworth Diamond (baseball and soccer)
Sports
Baseball and soccer.
Facilities
Floodlights, coaches box, batting cage, and public toilets.
Pavilion
Pollack Pavilion.
Size
1.18 hectare.
Clubs
Malvern Baseball Club, Glen Iris Baseball Club.
McAlpine Reserve (soccer, baseball, athletics)
While turf improvement works are being conducted, McAlpine Reserve will be closed from early December 2022 until the winter sports season 2023.
Sports
Soccer, baseball, athletics, ultimate frisbee.
Facilities
Soccer field, floodlights and public toilets
Pavilion
Pollack Pavilion.
Size
1.57 hectare
Clubs
Malvern City Soccer Club
History
Originally called Kooyong Park, the land was acquired by Malvern Council between 1926 and 1934, cricket pitches were laid and new trees planted.
In 2013 the park was renamed in honour of Sir Zelman Cowen AK, GCMG, GCVO, PC, QC (1919-2011), former Governor General of Australia (1977-1982), Scotch Grammar Old Boy and frequent user of the park.
For more information, contact our Stonnington History Centre.
Public transport
The nearest public transport services are:
- Kooyong train station on the Glen Waverley line
- Tram route 16 along Glenferrie Road
Use Public Transport Victoria's Journey planner.