McDonnell Park Northcote is a large, inviting park located at 68 Clifton Street, Northcote 3070.
The park offers a wide range of amenities, including a football oval, cricket nets, and tennis courts, making it a great choice for sports enthusiasts.
The park features a spacious environment with a football oval surrounded by a frame fence. Adjacent to the oval is a large grassy area that is less formal and has no fences. The park is extensive and filled with trees, creating a welcoming and nature-filled atmosphere.
McDonnell Park Northcote serves as the home ground for the Northcote Junior Football Club, also known as The Cougars, and hosts various local sporting events. Its convenient location and range of amenities make it a popular destination for sports enthusiasts of all ages.
In addition to the football oval, the park offers cricket nets and tennis courts that are fenced off in one corner. These facilities provide sports enthusiasts with the opportunity to practice and improve their skills in a picturesque and serene environment.
Parking along Clifton Street is controlled, but visitors can park in the car park at the eastern end of the street. This car park provides ample parking space, making it easy for visitors to access the park's sporting facilities and amenities.
On the west side of the park, there is the Clifton Street Children's Centre, which features a Bush Food and Medicine Garden. Children can explore and learn about various medicinal plants in this area, such as the Ruby Salt Bush, Old Man Weed, Yam Daisy, and Emu Bush.
The park has toilets, but they are only open during scheduled events. There is an unshaded table