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Willsmere Park - park area

Kew East

Willsmere Park is suitable for large social events, celebrations and casual gatherings.

As a native flora and fauna corridor for the Middle Yarra River, the park offers beautiful surrounds.

The playground is conveniently located next to the off-street car park.

You can book a grass area in the park for your exclusive use.

We require between 5 full business days and 8 weeks' notice, depending on your booking.

You can apply to bring:

  • up to 20 chairs and 3 tables
  • a marquee or arbour covering up to 20 square metres

You will need to provide other documents and permits if more than 100 people will be attending your event.

For more information about notice periods, and what you can and can't bring to outdoor events at our venues, visit our Outdoor event requirements page.

For more information about the venue, visit our Willsmere Park page.

Public facilities

  • Drinking fountain
  • Off-lead dog area
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets

Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.

Capacity

Up to: 200 people

Book park area
Large grass area with a thick line of mature trees in the distance. Several large trees in the foreground are casting shadows across the grass.
Playground with a large climbing feature, slide, swings and smaller features. There are tall trees and part of a building in the background.
An overhead image of a playground with a mulch floor. It is surrounded by a large grass area. A walking path runs along the edge separating the park from a tree area. A brick building is also in the background.

Parking and transport

The car park is off Willow Grove. 

The gardens are located next to the Green Acres Golf Club.

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

November to March: 8 am to 8:30 pm.

 

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Booking information

Booking fees

SpaceFee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens$164.50 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda)
Central Gardens and Maranoa Botanic Gardens$164.50 per hour 
All other parks and gardens$164.50 per 4-hour block
Event bondminimum $200

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire before booking. 

See Before you book an outdoor space for more information about: 

  • general booking information
  • fees and bonds
  • marquees and other temporary structures. 

If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.

Visit our Weddings in our gardens page for information about wedding bookings.

Contact us

If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].

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