Suitable for sports such as cricket, soccer and archery, dog training, outdoor fitness training and social gatherings.

Hays Paddock features tables and chairs in a bushland setting and an all-abilities playground. This makes the venue ideal for picnics and social gatherings.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Basketball half-court
  • Exercise equipment
  • Off-lead dog area
  • Parking
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables
  • Toilets

These facilities are free for all park visitors to use and are not bookable.

Playground

Find out more about the redeveloped Hays Paddock playground.  

Address

25-27 Longstaff Street, Kew East 3102

The car park is off Longstaff Street. The venue is a 5-minute walk from the number 48 tram.

Bodies of water

There are bodies of water at Hays Paddock.

  • Beware of shallow water, submerged objects and variable water depths.
  • Children must be actively supervised around water at all times.
  • No diving.
  • No swimming.

Sportsground schedule

The summer season runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 March 2026. Below is the schedule for the summer season at Gordon Barnard Reserve.

DayNorth OvalSouth OvalArchery
MondayNo sport scheduled4:00 pm to 8:00 pm1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
TuesdayNo sport scheduled4:00 pm to 9:00 pmNo sport scheduled
WednesdayNo sport scheduled4:00 pm to 9:00 pm4:00 pm to 8:15 pm
ThursdayNo sport scheduled4:00 pm to 9:00 pm4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday4:30 pm to 8:00 pm4:00 pm to 9:00 pmNo sport scheduled
Saturday8:00 am to 7:45 pm7:30 am to 7:00 pm1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sunday8:00 am to 6:00 pm7:30 am to 7:00 pm10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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