Beckett Park is suitable for children's play and casual social gatherings like picnics.
It features an extensive playground, a range of indigenous plants and a stone observation tower. The stone observation tower is only open when Maranoa Gardens is staffed and not during bad weather.
You can book a grass area in the park for your exclusive use.
We require between 5 full business days and 8 weeks' notice, depending on your booking.
You can apply to bring:
- up to 20 chairs and 2 tables for events
- a marquee or arbour covering up to 40 square metres.
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 Beckett Park page.
Public facilities
- Off-lead dog area
- Toilets
- Playground
- Seating and tables
- Parking
Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
Capacity
Up to: 100 people
Parking and transport
The car park is accessible from Parring Road. The venue is 2.2 km from Mont Albert 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.
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.
For information about wedding bookings, visit our Weddings in our gardens page.
Terms and conditions
Before booking a space, please read our Terms and conditions of hire.
You will need to provide other documents and permits if you're hiring vendors such as food truck sellers or children's entertainers.
If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.
Contact us
If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].