Pitch upgrade coming to Gardiners Reserve

Published on 04 September 2026

We are upgrading pitch 3 at Gardiners Reserve (the northern soccer pitch) to improve the playing surface and to support the growing rates of participation in community sport

Works are planned from 15 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, and the pitch will be temporarily closed during this time.

What's happening

As part of the project we will:

Once the new turf is laid, the pitch must remain closed for 6 months so the grass can establish and develop strong roots.

What to expect during works

Pitch closure

Pitch 3 will be fenced off and closed from 15 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Keeping the area closed while the grass establishes will help ensure the pitch has a durable, high-quality playing surface when the reserve reopens. 

Parking

Part of the car park will be temporarily fenced off and used by the construction team during works.

Dog off-leash area

During works, dogs can still be off leash in the reserve areas around pitch 3. Please note, dogs are not allowed on the synthetic soccer pitch or the southern pitch.

Pitch 3 will remain a dog off-leash area when it re-opens.

Alternative Monash off-leash areas nearby:

City of Whitehorse also maintains Bennettswood Reserve and Gardiners Greek Reserve, which are both off designated dog off-lead public spaces.

Find a dog off-leash area