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Aerial view of small grass area and walking path, on the edge of a wetland to the bottom right. There arev large scattered trees and a partly visible playground.
Two sets of tables with bench seats, two barbecues and three green wheelie bins sit in a dirt area under three large trees. There is thick shrub and trees in the background.
Table and bench seats under a small wooden structure with a triangular tin roof. There is a barbecue alongside the grass and trees in the distance.
Aerial view of oval-shaped grass field with cricket pitch. There is a thick layer of trees around the oval and houses to the far right.
Aerial view of oval field with cricket pitch and some bare patches, surrounded by a thick layer of trees. There are cricket nets at the top and a small building to the top right.
Large rectangular grass area surrounded by a thick layer of trees. A small single-storey building is at the far end. There are five archery targets in the foreground.
Suitable for sports such as cricket, soccer and archery, dog training, outdoor fitness training and social gatherings.

Hays Paddock features tables and chairs in a bushland setting and an all-abilities playground. This makes the venue ideal for picnics and social gatherings.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Basketball half-court
  • Exercise equipment
  • Off-lead dog area
  • Parking
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets

These facilities are free for all park visitors to use and are not bookable.

Playground

Find out more about the redeveloped Hays Paddock playground.  

Address

25-27 Longstaff Street, Kew East 3102

The car park is off Longstaff Street. The venue is a 5-minute walk from the number 48 tram.

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Bodies of water

There are bodies of water at Hays Paddock.

  • Beware of shallow water, submerged objects and variable water depths.
  • Children must be actively supervised around water at all times.
  • No diving.
  • No swimming.

Sportsground schedule

The winter season runs from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025. The 2025 winter season schedule for Hays Paddock Sportsground:

DayNorth OvalSouth Oval
Monday3:30 pm to 5 pm3:30 pm to 5 pm
TuesdayNo sport scheduledNo sport scheduled
Wednesday3:30 pm to 5 pm

9 am to 11 am

3:30 pm to 5 pm

Thursday3:30 pm to 5 pm

9 am to 11 am

3:30 pm to 5 pm

FridayNo sport scheduledNo sport scheduled
Saturday8 am to 6 pm8 am to 6 pm
Sunday8 am to 6 pm8 am to 6 pm

Bookable spaces at Hays Paddock

Hays Paddock – park area

The park area of Hays Paddock boasts large open spaces and a new playground for all abilities.

Hays Paddock archery area

Located alongside the archery pavilion, this space is popular with archery enthusiasts and dog trainers.
Large rectangular grass area surrounded by a thick layer of trees. A small single-storey building is at the far end. There are five archery targets in the foreground.

Hays Paddock north oval

This generous space has excellent facilities and can host a range of sports.
Aerial view of oval-shaped grass field with cricket pitch. There is a thick layer of trees around the oval and houses to the far right.

Hays Paddock south oval

This generous space offers great facilities and is suitable for a range of sports.
Aerial view of oval field with cricket pitch and some bare patches, surrounded by a thick layer of trees. There are cricket nets at the top and a small building to the top right.

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