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McIvor Reserve plays an important role for sport and all kinds of recreation in Maribyrnong.
The reserve sits between Francis Street and the Westgate Freeway with the Yarraville Footscray Bowling Club to the north, residential properties to the east and the Bradmill residential site to the west.
It is home to a hockey, cricket, soccer, AFL, baseball and lawn bowls and features a children’s playground, open space for casual users, and popular off-leash dog park.
In 2023 Council’s endorsed master plan for McIvor Reserve was endorsed. The endorsed master plan provides a framework for ongoing development at the reserve which includes:
The McIvor Reserve open space sports fields will soon be receiving a compete re-design, including:
The design is packaged with the Western and Southern carpark design and is expected to be completed within the 2025/2026 financial year.
This project is for design only and construction is subject to a future budget allocation.
Western Car Park Design
Following construction of the new Bradmill Boulevard within the Bradmill site, Council has commenced the design development of the Western car park to service the Dog park, open space sports fields, Soccer facilities and the future stadium project. Details regarding the car park design and implementation will be provided in early 2026.
Council is delivering an upgrade to the McIvor Reserve Dog Park, which will be developed following conversations with the community.
The draft concept plan includes new agility equipment, a sheltered area and a new access point on Bradmill Boulevard.
Share your feedback until 19 December 2025 through Your City Your Voice McIvor Reserve Dog Park.
Council is advocating for funding to support the design and construction of a new 6-court indoor sports centre, with all access from the McIvor Road side of the building. This project would include new change rooms, and public toilets to service the western grounds at the reserve.
Learn more about this advocacy project.
In 2023 Council endorsed a master plan for McIvor Reserve. The Masterplan provided a framework for ongoing development at the reserve which included:
Irrigation works were completed to the inner diamond of Hanks Reserve in 2023.
Improved barrier fencing to both Hockey and Soccer facilities was completed in 2024.
Recognising the need for compliant and accessible change rooms, the project provided two female-friendly change rooms, two amenities' rooms and a store room. These upgrades were supported by a $1 million grant from the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund.
As part of the project, a new LED scoreboard has been installed and a new goal storage adjacent to the field will be constructed in 2026.
Frasers Property Group have built Bradmill Boulevard which will provide access to new parking along the western edge of the reserve. These works also include the signalised intersection and pedestrian crossing on Francis Street.
Questions
If you have a question about this project or the information on this webpage, please reach out to the team on 9688 0200 or email ros@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
339B Francis Street, Yarraville 3013 View Map
339B Francis Street , Yarraville 3013