Public facilities
- Barbecue areas (covered)
- Basketball facilities
- Off-lead dog area. (Read the park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page)
- Playground
- Rebound wall
- Seating and tables
- Toilets
- Walking circuit (1 km)
Playground
The extensive playground is set on 3 levels. It includes:
- wave slides
- climbing walls
- a rope walkway
- a long flying fox.
Address
Anderson Road, Hawthorn East 3123
The venue is 600 m from the number 72 tram stop on Burke Road and 2 km from Kooyong train station. There is angle parking on Anderson Road.
About the gardens
Anderson Park is a hidden gem in the heart of Hawthorn with majestic heritage trees and terrific views of the city.
Boroondara bought Anderson Park in November 1911. The 5.6 hectare block was originally part of a plant nursery known as the Mount Ida Estate.
Sportsground schedule
The summer season runs from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The 2024/25 summer season schedule:
Day | Lower Oval | Upper Oval |
---|---|---|
Mondays | No sport scheduled | 1:30 to 3 pm |
Tuesdays | No sport scheduled | No sport scheduled |
Wednesdays | 5:30 to 7:30 pm | 1:30 to 3 pm |
Thursdays | No sport scheduled | 1:30 to 3 pm |
Fridays | 9 to 10:30 am | 4 to 8 pm |
Saturdays | No sport scheduled | 8 am to 7 pm |
Sundays | 8 am to 12 pm | 8 am to 12 pm |