Content components Suitable for AFL, cricket, outdoor fitness training, children's play, weddings and other celebrations.St James Park is a large park that features lawns and tree-lined paths making it ideal for picnics.It offers a:turf cricket pitchpavilion.We are repairing and renewing the War Memorial in St James Park. Find more information on the St James Park War Memorial renewal page and the draft master plan. Public facilitiesDrinking fountainsOff-lead dog area. (Read the park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page)PlaygroundSeating and tablesToilets.PlaygroundThe playground has a:slidehutwalkway and tunnelspiral ladderchain bridgeflying foxset of monkey bars.Address3 Burwood Road, Hawthorn 3122The park is within walking distance (450 m) of Hawthorn train station. There’s parking on Wood Street and Denham Street. HistoryIn 1858, before the secession of Hawthorn from Boroondara Road District, the Road Board sent a letter to the Minister for Lands and Works asking to secure certain grounds opposite the residence of Sir J. F. Palmer for Hawthorn residents.The land was originally reserved by the Crown and was known as West Hawthorn Reserve. It’s thought that the name St James Park comes from the football club with the same name.Sportsground scheduleThe summer season runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 March 2026. Below is the schedule for the summer season at St James Park.DaySports scheduleMondayNo sports scheduledTuesday8:00 am to 9:00 amWednesdayNo sports scheduledThursday6:00 am to 7:00 amFriday4:00 pm to 9:00 pmSaturday11:00 am to 7:00 pmSunday12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Bookable spaces at St James Park St James Park – park area With a great mix of shade and open space, this immaculate park is ideal for celebrating with friends. St James Park sportsground St James Park sportsground hosts AFL and cricket in one of Hawthorn's most picturesque settings.
