The main entrance to Beckett Park is via Parring Road, Balwyn. You can walk around Beckett Park at all times, however, the gate to the carpark and toilets is only open between dawn and dusk. The park adjoins Maranoa Gardens at one of the highest points in Melbourne. Formerly known as One Tree Hill, Beckett Park's stone observation tower still commands views across Melbourne as far as Mt Macedon. And, in the 1940s and 50s Beckett Park was a traditional site for Empire Day bonfires. Originally grassy woodland, Beckett Park has been lovingly restored to now be one of our more important revegetation sites of indigenous species. Visitors can walk through patches of grassy woodlands similar to that which would have been there more than 100 years ago. The park is also home to a war memorial, an adventure playground, picnic tables and seating, and public toilets.