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Riversdale Park – park area

Camberwell

Riversdale Park is suitable for children's play, picnics, weddings and other celebrations.

The park features lush open grass areas, with a scattered variety of mature trees offering the perfect photo backdrop.

There is also an adventure playground conveniently located next to shaded seating and a covered barbecue area.

For more information about this park, visit our Riversdale Park page.

Before you book
You can book a grass area in the park for your exclusive use.

We require at least 5 full business days notice.

You can apply to bring:
– up to 30 chairs and 3 tables
– a marquee or arbour covering up to 40 square metres.

Visit our Before you book an outdoor space page for more information.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Drinking fountain
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets

Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.

Capacity

Up to: 300 people

Book park area
Aerial view of rectangular grass area surrounded by a variety of trees. There is a walking path and a line of palm trees to the left and houses at the top.
Aerial view of grass area with a footpath through the middle and scattered medium-sized trees. There is part of a playground to the bottom left and houses at the top.
Aerial view of grass area with footpaths at the bottom and right and scattered medium-sized trees. There is a road at the top.
Large grass area with bare tree to the near right and several scattered leafy trees in the distance. There are parked cars to the far right.
Large grass area with fallen leaves and scattered small and medium trees. There is a playground in the distance.
Large grass area with a palm tree to the near left and large trees in the distance. There is a house to the far left.
Playground with round spinning feature in foreground and climbing feature in the background. There is a large bare tree to the left.

Parking and transport

The park is next to East Camberwell Tennis Club. There is parking off Spencer Road in front of the tennis club. The park is a short walk from Riversdale Station and the number 70 tram stop.

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

November to March: 8 am to 8:30 pm.

 

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Booking information

Booking fees

SpaceFee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens$164.50 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda)
Central Gardens and Maranoa Botanic Gardens$164.50 per hour 
All other parks and gardens$164.50 per 4-hour block
Event bondminimum $200

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire before booking. 

See Before you book an outdoor space for more information about: 

  • general booking information
  • fees and bonds
  • marquees and other temporary structures. 

If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.

Visit our Weddings in our gardens page for information about wedding bookings.

Contact us

If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].

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