![Large grass area with fallen leaves and scattered mature trees. There is a park bench and walking path to the right and a line of houses in the distance.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Read%20Gardens_park%20area%201.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=h-HHdP4o)
![Grass area with fallen leaves and several scattered large trees. There is a curved walking path and part of a playground to the right and a line of parked cars to the left.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Read%20Gardens_garden%20area%202.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=lt3qw6WA)
![Large grass area with scattered partly bare trees around its edge. There is a playground in the distance and cars on the far right.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Read%20Gardens_garden%20area%203.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=QSHh6n90)
![Grass area with fallen leaves and a table and chairs. There is a mix of bare and leafy trees a walking path and house to the far right.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Read%20Gardens_garden%20area%204.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=IQh96lmN)
Suitable for picnics, children's play, social gatherings, weddings and other celebrations.
Read Gardens contains significant specimen trees, including oaks, elms and cedars.
A small playground is surrounded by beautiful lawns and huge, old trees.
Public facilities
- Drinking fountain
- Playground
- Seating and tables
Address
Corner of Broadway and Stanhope Grove, Camberwell 3124
There is limited street parking on Broadway.
Public transport
Train: The closest train stations are East Camberwell (400 m away) and Camberwell (500 m away).
Tram 72: get off at the Camberwell Station/Burke Road stop. Walk along Cookson Street for about 6 minutes (550 m).
About the gardens
The park is named after Major Frederick Fitzwalter Read, a former mayor of Camberwell.
The commemorative drinking fountain in the centre of the garden was installed in his honour.