J.L Murphy Reserve

JL Murphy Reserve is a 12ha park located on Williamstown Rd, Port Melbourne, it is the largest Council controlled park in the City of Port Phillip. The reserve is predominantly used for active sport though is also used for broad range of informal recreation activities.

Facilities

• Two football / cricket ovals
• A baseball diamond,
• One full size and one half size soccer field
• A soccer, football, cricket and baseball pavilion
• A playground
• BBQs
• Picnic Area
• Toilets
• Paths for walking & jogging
• Community Garden –‘Dig In’
• Open grassy recreation areas
• Large established trees
• Onsite depot for storage and recycling water
• Murphy Reserve is a designated dogs off leash area.

Access

JL Murphy Reserve is boarded by Williamstown Rd, Graham Street, and Plummer Streets in Port Melbourne and can be accessed from each street frontage.

Getting there

Bus – Bus routes 232, 235, 238 and 606 pass JL Murphy Reserve along Williamstown Road

Parking – Free parking is available around the perimeter of the reserve, check local signage for specific parking restrictions.

Clubs based at J.L Murphy Reserve

• Community based clubs located at Murphy reserve include:
• Dig In Community Garden
• Port Melbourne Soccer Club
• Port Melbourne Colts Football Club
• Port Melbourne Cricket Club
• Port Melbourne Baseball Club
• MCCX Cricket Club

Restrictions

Dogs are permitted to be off leash throughout the reserve, though no dogs are permitted with 5 metres of the playground and picnic areas, penalties apply.

Parking restrictions may apply in the surrounding roads and streets, please check the parking signs for full details.