Now onto Walter Street Reserve, Ascot Vale.

Walter St. is very popular with the local residents and will become busier as the new Ascot Chase development is completed (townhouse development).

There is a large oval at the heart of the reserve that is home to many cricket and football teams. If you are looking for some quite time, best to stay away at weekends when the junior footy is on. It draws a large crowd of family, friends and supporters. Recently installed light towers will make this a better place for the playing of sport.

For those wishing to run some laps around the oval late afternoon seems popular, as it does with dog walkers. Please remember this is a designated dogs on lead park and is patrolled by council officers. Doggy bags are provided at the main entrance for your convenience.

The reserve is primarily designed for sport, although there is an array of trees around the extreme perimeter to sit under with comfort if you wish. The main tree types are Eucalyptus, Melaleucas with some Pepperinas scattered around. The most notable tree is the large palm at the rear, which is popular with birds when fruiting. They can be quite boisterous.

There is also a clubhouse available for hire with a playground beside.

Access is good with parking available in Walter St. The major downfall would be from the lack of refuse receptacle's away from the clubhouse, so please be kind to the environment and dispose of rubbish responsibly.

Walter St. screams ball sports and exercise, so go and have a visit and enjoy stretching the legs.