![Area of lush grass in sunshine with concrete memorial structure and tall trees at the far end. There are shadows in the foreground.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/St%20James%20Park_park%20area%201.jpg?h=ddc58dd3&itok=3MmygFum)
![Grass area in sunshine with line of medium trees on the left and far sides. There are tree shadows across the grass.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/St%20James%20Park_park%20area%202.jpg?h=ddc58dd3&itok=sGyKaecY)
![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.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/St%20James%20Park_park%20area%203.jpg?h=ddc58dd3&itok=4vgVaYSS)
![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.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/St%20James%20Park_park%20area%204.jpg?h=ddc58dd3&itok=NpndRvby)
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.
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
There is parking on Wood Street and Denham Street. The park is within walking distance (450 m) of Hawthorn train station.
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 is thought that the name St James Park comes from the football club with the same name.