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Yarra Bank Reserve – park area

Hawthorn

Yarra Bank Reserve is suitable for casual social gatherings, picnics, weddings, small events and children's play.

The reserve is a lovely spot to relax by the river. It has private rowing sheds and launching facilities.

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 30 chairs and 2 tables 
  • a marquee or arbour covering up to 30 square metres.

For more information about 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 Yarra Bank Reserve page.

Public facilities 

  • Barbecue area (undercover)
  • 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: 80 people

Book park area
Man-made garden with a tall brown sculpture, rock feature and two blue umbrellas to the right. It includes concrete and tan bark sections and is surrounced by grass. There are trees in the background.
Grass area with a slight right-to-left slope and a single tall tree in the middle. There is a blue umbrella to the left and mature trees on the other side of a fence.
Grass area with some fallen leaves and several medium-sized trees casting large shadows. There is a small tree to the left and more trees in the distance.

Parking and transport

There is angle parking on Creswick Street. The number 48, 75 and 109 tram stops are across the road from the reserve.

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

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

Accessibility

A wheelchair-accessible barbecue is located at the north end of the Reserve.  

 

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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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