Anderson Park lower oval is suitable for Australian Rules Football, cricket and outdoor fitness training. It features a synthetic pitch during cricket season.
A grass hill surrounds most of the oval, offering an elevated view of the game or a place to relax.
The lower oval perimeter is 280 m.
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 the park, visit our Anderson Park page.
Public facilities
- Barbecue
- Parking
- Playground
- Toilets
Public facilities are free for all lower oval visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
Capacity
Up to: 100 people
Parking and transport
There is angle parking on Anderson Road. The venue is 600 m from the number 72 tram stop on Burke Road and 2 km from Kooyong 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.
More information
Find out more about fees and bonds on our Fees for open space bookings page.
Visit our Outdoor event requirements page to learn about:
- permitted and non-permitted items and activities
- how much notice you need to give
- permits and documentation you may need.
If you are booking a sportsground for outdoor fitness training, read our Outdoor fitness training guidelines page.
Terms and conditions
Before booking a space, please read our Terms and conditions of hire.
Casual sportsground bookings do not include:
- line marking services
- access to power.
Studs and boots are not allowed on our sportsgrounds for casual bookings.
No golf activities are allowed on any of our sportsgrounds.
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.
Contact us
For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].