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:

DayLower OvalUpper Oval
MondaysNo sport scheduled1:30 to 3 pm
TuesdaysNo sport scheduledNo sport scheduled
Wednesdays5:30 to 7:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm
ThursdaysNo sport scheduled1:30 to 3 pm
Fridays9 to 10:30 am4 to 8 pm
SaturdaysNo sport scheduled8 am to 7 pm
Sundays8 am to 12 pm8 am to 12 pm

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