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Read Gardens

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Large grass area with fallen leaves and scattered mature trees. There is a park bench and walking path to the right and a line of houses in the distance.
Grass area with fallen leaves and several scattered large trees. There is a curved walking path and part of a playground to the right and a line of parked cars to the left.
Large grass area with scattered partly bare trees around its edge. There is a playground in the distance and cars on the far right.
Grass area with fallen leaves and a table and chairs. There is a mix of bare and leafy trees a walking path and house to the far right.

Suitable for picnics, children's play, social gatherings, weddings and other celebrations.

Read Gardens contains significant specimen trees, including oaks, elms and cedars.

A small playground is surrounded by beautiful lawns and huge, old trees.

Public facilities

  • Drinking fountain
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables

Address

50A Broadway, Camberwell 3124

There is limited street parking on Broadway.

Public transport

Train: The closest train stations are East Camberwell (400 m away) and Camberwell (500 m away).

Tram 72: get off at the Camberwell Station/Burke Road stop. Walk along Cookson Street for about 6 minutes (550 m).

About the gardens

The park is named after Major Frederick Fitzwalter Read, a former mayor of Camberwell.

The commemorative drinking fountain in the centre of the garden was installed in his honour.

Bookable spaces at Read Gardens

Read Gardens – garden area

This Edwardian-style park features heritage oaks and elms, providing a picturesque background for weddings and photography.
Large grass area with fallen leaves and scattered mature trees. There is a park bench and walking path to the right and a line of houses in the distance.
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Fordham Gardens

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Small grass area with thick garden in far right corner and playground in far left corner. There are three small trees on the grass and walking paths on the right and left.
Large grass area containing several small trees. There are tall trees and houses in the distance and a park bench under a large tree to the left.
Large grass area partly covered in fallen leaves and surrounded by scattered tall trees. There is a walking path to the left.
Round garden containing small plants and trees, in the middle of a large grass area. There is a table and two bench chairs under a tall tree to the left.
Suitable for weddings, celebrations and social gatherings.

The open lawn areas, pond and shady gum trees make Fordham Gardens the perfect spot for social gatherings.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Playground
  • Seating and tables

Playground

The playground is ideal for younger children and includes a:

  • swing
  • spiral slide
  • small climbing feature.

Address

579 Camberwell Road, Camberwell 3124

There is street parking on Tyrone Street and Love Street. The gardens are just 300 m from Hartwell train station.

Bodies of water

There are bodies of water at Fordham Gardens.

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

About the gardens

Fordham Gardens is in the southern section of linear parkland extending from Frog Hollow Reserve.

Bookable spaces at Fordham Gardens

Fordham Gardens – park area

With beautifully curated lawns and a picturesque pond, Fordham Gardens in Camberwell is great for social gatherings and photo opportunities.
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