Originally known as the Braybrook Reserve and it was renamed to Pennell Reserve in 1951. The reserve was going to be named as the "Albert Pennell Reserve" after a Shire of Braybrook Councillor. The name was shorten to just Pennell Reserve to recognized the contribution that the Pennell family has made to the district. Bone Dust & Tallow Manufacturer and Braybrook resident Cr. George William Pennell. He was the Braybrook Shire President for eight terms 1917-1918, 1919-1920,1923-1924, 1926-1927, 1931-1932, 1932-1933, 1942-1943 & 1946-1947. His sons, Albert George was a Shire Councillor and Noble both renders good service to the district.

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This reserve was the first reserve established in the Shire of Braybook with the sporting club being founded in 1874. 

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A large number of the club's footballers including Edward "Ted" James Whitten and Doug Hawkins have gone onto play VFL / AFL football.

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The reserve is the home of the Braybrook Sporting Club, Braybrook Football Club, the St. Andrews Cricket Club and the Southern Cross Archery Club.

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Photos: S&DHS