Some of our services are closed or have different hours for these public holidays: Easter from Fri 18 to Mon 21 April and Anzac Day on Fri 25 April.

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Area of lush grass in sunshine with concrete memorial structure and tall trees at the far end. There are shadows in the foreground.
Grass area in sunshine with line of medium trees on the left and far sides. There are tree shadows across the grass.
Grass area in sunshine with line of bare trees to the far right and leafy trees to the far left. There is a small tree to the near left and tree shadows across the grass.
Grass area covered by a mix of sunshine and large tree shadows. There is a line of large trees to the right and straight ahead. Medium trees line a walking path to the left.

Suitable for AFL, cricket, outdoor fitness training, children's play, weddings and other celebrations.

St James Park is a large park that features lawns and tree-lined paths making it ideal for picnics.

It offers a:

  • turf cricket pitch
  • pavilion.

We are repairing and renewing the War Memorial in St James Park. Find more information on the St James Park War Memorial renewal page and the draft master plan. 

Public facilities

  • Drinking fountains
  • Off-lead dog area. (Read the park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page)
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets.

Playground

The playground has a:

  • slide
  • hut
  • walkway and tunnel
  • spiral ladder
  • chain bridge
  • flying fox
  • set of monkey bars.

Address

3 Burwood Road, Hawthorn 3122

The park is within walking distance (450 m) of Hawthorn train station. There’s parking on Wood Street and Denham Street.

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History

In 1858, before the secession of Hawthorn from Boroondara Road District, the Road Board sent a letter to the Minister for Lands and Works asking to secure certain grounds opposite the residence of Sir J. F. Palmer for Hawthorn residents.

The land was originally reserved by the Crown and was known as West Hawthorn Reserve. It’s thought that the name St James Park comes from the football club with the same name.

Sportsground schedule

The winter season runs from 1 April to 30 September 2025.

Below is the 2025 winter season schedule for St James Park:

DayTimes
Monday

9 to 10 am

6 to 8 pm

Tuesday

1:30 to 3 pm

4 to 8:30 pm

Wednesday6 to 9 pm
Thursday4 to 9 pm
Friday

9:30 am to 3 pm

4 to 6:30 pm

Saturday8 am to 6 pm
Sunday8 am to 6 pm

Bookable spaces at St James Park

St James Park – park area

With a great mix of shade and open space, this immaculate park is ideal for celebrating with friends.
Area of lush grass in sunshine with concrete memorial structure and tall trees at the far end. There are shadows in the foreground.

St James Park sportsground

St James Park sportsground hosts AFL and cricket in one of Hawthorn's most picturesque settings.
An open grass field with soccer line markings visible. In the background are residential houses and trees.

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