We’re upgrading the facilities at Highfield Park. This will impact access to the toilets and the pavilion.
See the Highfield Park pavilion redevelopment page for more information.
Suitable for cricket, soccer, outdoor fitness training and general sports.
It features:
- cricket nets with 3 lanes.
The south oval perimeter is the smaller of the 2 at 402 m.
For more information on this venue, see our Highfield Park page.
Casual bookings
Bookings require a minimum notice of 5 full business days.
Sportsground lighting is not available for casual bookings.
Visit our Before you book an outdoor space page for more information.
Public facilities
- Barbecue (free)
- Off-lead dog area
- Parking
- Playground
- Seating and tables
Public facilities are free for all south oval visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
There are no public toilets at Highfield Park.
Capacity
50 people
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.
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.
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].