St James Park is suitable for small celebrations, weddings, picnics and children's play.
It features pristine lawns and beautiful tree-lined paths, with a war memorial as its centrepiece.
There is also a playground with a spiral ladder, chain bridge, flying fox and monkey bars.
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 10 chairs and 2 tables for events. You can't bring a marquee, arbour or other shade structure.
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 this venue, visit our St James Park page.
Public facilities
- Off-lead dog area
- Toilets
- Playground
- Drinking fountain
Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
Capacity
Up to: 80 people
Parking and transport
There is limited street parking on Wood Street and Denham Street. The park is 450 m away from Hawthorn 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].