Some of our services are closed or have different hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

Fordham Gardens is suitable for celebrations, social gatherings and small community events.

The gardens feature beautifully curated lawn areas and shady gum trees, while the pond is an ideal spot for that perfect photo.

There is a barbecue area with seating and a playground suitable for younger children.

For more information about this park. visit our Fordham Gardens 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 10 chairs and 2 tables
– a marquee or arbour covering up to 30 square metres.

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

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Drinking fountain
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables

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

There are no public toilets at Fordham Gardens.

Playground

The playground is ideal for younger children and includes a:

  • swing
  • spiral slide
  • small climbing feature.

Capacity

80 people

Parking and transport

There is street parking on Tyrone Street and Love Street. The gardens are just 300 m from Hartwell train station.

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

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

Accessibility

A wheelchair-accessible barbecue is located at the gardens. 

 

View all bookable spaces

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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