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Hays Paddock – park area

Kew East

The unique feel of Hays Paddock makes it a great choice for barbecues and social gatherings.

The park offers tables and chairs in a bushland setting thick with shady trees.

The popular all-abilities playground has been renewed. For more details, visit the Hays Paddock playground page.

For more information about this venue, visit our Hays Paddock 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

  • All-abilities playground
  • Barbecue
  • Basketball half-court
  • Drinking fountain
  • Off-lead dog area
  • Picnic shelter
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets

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

Capacity

200 people

Book park area
Aerial view of small wetland surrounded many large trees in shades of green. There is a grass area and walking paths to the left and a greenhouse in the distance.
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.
Aerial view of small grass area with basketball half-court and covered seating area. There are several large trees to the left and right and a thick layer of trees at the top.
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.
Two wooden foot bridges leading to a covered wooden square structure. There is a black fence and shrub are between the two bridges and many trees in the background.

Parking and transport

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

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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