Highfield Park north oval is suitable for cricket, soccer, outdoor fitness training and general sports.
It is the larger of the 2 ovals at the venue. A generous surrounding of mature trees offers great shade for viewing.
It features a synthetic cricket pitch.
The north oval perimeter is 443 m.
Sportsground lighting is not available for casual bookings.
Bookings require a minimum notice of 5 full business days.
For more information about what you can and can't bring to outdoor events at our venues, visit our Outdoor event requirements page.
For more information about this venue, visit our Highfield Park page.
Public facilities
- Barbecue
- Parking
- Playground
- Seating and tables
Public facilities are free for all north oval visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
There are no public toilets at Highfield Park.
Capacity
100 people
![Oval sportsground with soccer goals at each end and a dark green cricket pitch in the middle. There are trees and three light posts on the horizon.](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-07/Highfield%20Park%20north%20oval.jpg?h=ddc58dd3&itok=IpwqclBi)
Parking and transport
The car park is off Highfield Road. The gardens are 2.1 km from Canterbury train station.
Booking times
7 days including public holidays.
April to October: 7 am to 6 pm.
November to March: 8 am to 8 pm.
Booking information
Bookings fees
Casual sportsground booking: $71.50 per hour.
Find out more about fees and bonds on our Fees for open space bookings page.
Terms and conditions
Please read our Terms and conditions of hire before booking.
Visit our Outdoor event requirements page to learn about:
- permitted items and activities
- notice periods
- permits and documentation you may need.
Read our Outdoor fitness training guidelines if you are booking a sportsground for outdoor fitness training,
We may need to close a sportsground at short notice if harsh weather affects the condition of its surface. For example, if a sportsground becomes flooded, we will close it until it dries. See our Sportsground closures page for details.
Restrictions
- Studs and boots are not allowed on our sportsgrounds for casual bookings
- No golf activities are allowed on any of our sportsgrounds.
Casual sportsground bookings do not include:
- line marking services
- access to power.
Contact us
For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].