Ferndale Park sportsground is suitable for AFL and cricket.
It features:
- AFL goal posts (winter-season only)
- a synthetic cricket pitch (summer-season only)
- cricket nets with 3 lanes.
The oval perimeter is 375 m.
For more information about the venue, see the Ferndale park page.
Casual bookings
Bookings require a minimum notice of 5 full business days.
Sportsground lighting is not available for casual bookings.
Visit our Before you book an outdoor space page for more information including fees.
Booking times
7 days including public holidays.
April to October: 7 am to 6 pm.
November to March: 7 am to 8 pm.
Public facilities
- Barbecue
- Drinking fountain
- Car park
- Playground
- Public toilets
Public facilities are for all visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
Capacity
120 people




Parking and transport
The car park is off Glen Iris Road.
The venue is 1.3 km from Burwood train station. Bus 612 stops out the front of the park (Valley Parade/Glen Iris Road)
Booking information
Bookings fees
Casual sportsground booking: $71.50 per hour.
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.
Read our Outdoor fitness training guidelines if you are booking a sportsground for outdoor fitness training,
Restrictions
- Studs and boots are not allowed on our sportsgrounds for casual bookings
- No golf activities are allowed on any of our sportsgrounds.
Casual sportsground bookings do not include:
- line marking services
- access to power.
Sportsground closures
We may need to close a sportsground at short notice if harsh weather affects the condition of its surface. For example, if a sportsground becomes flooded, we will close it until it dries. See Sportsground closures for details.
Contact us
For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].