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. 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.Summer sports scheduleThe summer season runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 March 2027.DaySports scheduleMondayNo sport scheduledTuesday8 am to 9 amWednesdayNo sport scheduledThursday6 am to 7 amFriday4 pm to 9:30 pmSaturday11:30 am to 7:30 pmSunday11:30 am to 7:30 pm Bookable spaces at St James Park St James Park – park area St James Park features pristine lawns and tree-lined paths, making it a great choice for weddings and picnics. St James Park sportsground St James Park sportsground hosts AFL and cricket in one of Hawthorn's most picturesque settings.
