The Horrie Watson hall at Deepdene Park is suitable for meetings and functions.
It features beautiful hardwood floors and a piano. The kitchen includes a fridge with a freezer, as well as a boiling and chilled water unit. There is a ramp for wheelchair access.
Bookings require a minimum notice of 5 full business days.
To use the Deepdene Park sportsground you need to book it separately.
For more about the park, visit our Deepdene Park page.
What's provided
- 5 rectangular trestle tables and 30 chairs
- Ceiling fans
- Function room
- Kitchen with fridge/freezer, hot and cold water unit, oven and stove top
- Parking including accessible parking
- Toilets (BYO toilet paper)
Crockery, cleaning products and cleaning materials are not provided for this space.
Capacity
Up to: 50 people
![Single-storey brown brick building with triangular grey roof, with steps up to a sportsground to the left. There is a walking path and grass in the foreground.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Deepdene%20Park_Horrie%20Watson%20Hall%20exterior.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=4oXPamb0)
![Inside of a hall with polished floorboards and a projector screen at the far end. There are three grey doors along the left and grey cupboards along the right. Part of a piano is visible at the bottom left.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Deepdene%20Park_Horrie%20Watson%20Hall%20interior%201.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=V9Kl0JW_)
![Inside of a hall with polished floorboards and a piano at the far end. There are two grey doors on the right and grey cupboards and a window along the left.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Deepdene%20Park_Horrie%20Watson%20Hall%20interior%202.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=fRQB2zyh)
![Kitchen with grey benches, black cupboards and black and white chequered wall tiles. There is an oven and empty space for a dishwasher.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Deepdene%20Park_Horrie%20Watson%20Hall%20interior%203.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=GCCUaG2w)
Parking and transport
There are separate parking areas outside the pavilion and hall, including accessible parking. The gardens are located alongside the number 109 tram route.
Booking times
7 days from 8 am to 11 pm.
Not available to book on the following public holidays: New Year's Day, ANZAC Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Bookings information
Booking fees
Casual pavilion and hall booking: $72.50 per hour.
Swipe card or key bond: $200 (refundable).
Find out more about fees and bonds on our Fees for open space hire page.
Terms and conditions
Please read our terms and conditions of hire before booking.
Items not permitted in our pavilions and halls:
- confetti or glitter
- decorations that need to be attached to the building
- indoor inflatables such as indoor jumping castles
- open naked flames except for birthday candles
- petting zoos or animals (except for service animals)
- smoke or fog machines.
Activities not permitted in our pavilions and halls:
- art activities
- cooking activities or food preparation outside of the kitchen areas
- sale of goods and services
- sporting activities or classes.
Contact us
For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].