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{{Infobox park | {{Infobox park | ||
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'''Beckett Park''' is a large hilltop park in the residential area of Balwyn. It is one of Boroondara's largest and most significant areas of green open space and features native gardens, a playground and war memorial.<ref name="BoroondaraWebsite">Boroondara City Council. ''Beckett Park''. https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/beckett-park, accessed: 12 March 2020</ref> | '''Beckett Park''' is a large hilltop park in the residential area of Balwyn. It is one of Boroondara's largest and most significant areas of green open space and features native gardens, a playground and war memorial.<ref name="BoroondaraWebsite">Boroondara City Council. ''Beckett Park''. https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/beckett-park, accessed: 12 March 2020</ref> The [[Maranoa Gardens]] are located directly adjacent to the Park and can be access through a gate from the western carpark. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
[[File:Beckett_Park_Drinking_Fountain_Heritage.jpeg|thumb|200px|right|The heritage Gilpin drinking fountain located next to the playground in Beckett Park, built in 1937.]] | |||
The park contains: | |||
* Public toilets (upgraded in 2019) | |||
* A heritage drinking fountain with art deco design | |||
* Picnic and BBQ areas | |||
* A large playground | |||
* Observation tower | |||
* Walking path network | |||
* Remnant bushland area (dogs prohibited) | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Beckett Park is located at the highest elevation in the suburb of Balwyn. The observation tower and playground sit on top of the hill. There are sections of sparse woodland and a fenced area of remnant grassland and vegetation in the north-east corner of the park. Several native and introduced tree species are located around the park with Maranoa Gardens located directly west of the Park. | |||
==References== | ==References== |