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.

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

For more information about this venue, visit our St James Park page.

Before you book
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.

Visit our Before you book an outdoor space page for more information.

Public facilities

  • Drinking fountain
  • Off-lead dog area
  • Playground
  • Toilets.

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.

 

View all bookable spaces

Booking information

Booking fees

SpaceFee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens$164.50 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda)
Central Gardens and Maranoa Botanic Gardens$164.50 per hour 
All other parks and gardens$164.50 per 4-hour block
Event bondminimum $200

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire before booking. 

See Before you book an outdoor space for more information about: 

  • general booking information
  • fees and bonds
  • marquees and other temporary structures. 

If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.

Visit our Weddings in our gardens page for information about wedding bookings.

Contact us

If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].


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