Anderson Park – park area | City of Boroondara

Anderson Park is suitable for picnics, events, dog walks and children's play.

The park features beautiful heritage trees and large open spaces on a natural incline, offering magnificent city views. It also includes a shaded barbecue and seating area.

For more information about this park, visit our Anderson Park page.

Before you book
You can book a grass area in the park for your exclusive use.

We require at least 5 full business days notice.

You can apply to bring:
– up to 80 chairs and 10 tables
– a marquee or arbour covering up to 50 square metres.

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

Public facilities

Barbecue (covered)
Off-lead dog area
Playground (covered)
Rebound wall
Seating and tables
Toilets

Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.

Capacity

300 people

Book park area

Large grass area with fallen leaves, with trees to the right and in the distance. There is a painted mural, a park bench and a footpath to the left.

Large slightly sloped grass area with several scattered tall trees. There is a footpath and parked car to the left.

Large sloped grass area with several scattered mature trees in the distance. There are parked cars and houses are to the left and a small building to the right.

Content components

Parking and transport

There is angle parking on Anderson Road. The venue is 600 m from the number 72 tram stop on Burke Road and 2 km from Kooyong 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

Space	Fee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens	$170 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda). Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.
Central Gardens, Wallen Road Reserve and Maranoa Botanic Gardens	$170 per hour. Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.
All other parks and gardens	$170 per 4-hour block. Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.
Event bond	minimum $200

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire and parks, gardens and open spaces special conditions before booking.

Before you book an outdoor space has 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].