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                    Fawkner Park

                    A playground next to large trees in Fawkner Park
                    Fawkner Park, located in South Yarra, remains largely unchanged from its original design of 1875 with formal pathways, avenues and lawns. The park also features Art Deco sporting pavilions, sports fields, and paths lined with Moreton Bay figs, elms, poplars and oaks.

                    ​​​​Fawkner Park extends from Toorak Road in the north to Commercial Road in the south. This area was a camping ground for local Aboriginal groups, and it continues to be an important place for current Traditional Custodians. 

                    The 41 hectares of Fawkner Park was first reserved in 1862 and the park was named after Melbourne's co-founder, John Pascoe Fawkner. 

                    This park has a big sporting history – in 1862 almost every popular sporting activity was held here. Summer weekend cricket matches have an English 'village green' atmosphere, with spectators making use of the free on-site barbecues and picnic areas. 

                    During World War II, an area of Fawkner Park was used by the Defence Department. Current softball competitions are an enduring link to wartime activity and the presence of American servicemen. After the war, the buildings were converted to a transit camp for migrants which closed in 1955. 

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                    People walking along a formal pathways in Fawkner Park, lined with mature oak trees.A path in Fawkner park lined with large oak trees with yellow autumn foliage.An open grassed area in the park with medium-sized trees nearby and a church spire seen in the background.A basketball hoop and court in Fawkner ParkOne of Fawkner Park's playgrounds with a range of play and fitness equipment.A playground for younger children with slides and swings

                    Things to do

                    • ​Visit three different children’s playgrounds – the one in the centre of the park was designed especially for toddlers.
                    • Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the park and admire the flowers along the western shrub bed. Or be more active by joining one of the many sporting clubs or watching weekend sporting matches, including quidditch
                    • Have a barbecue or picnic beneath one of the large shady trees.
                    • Let your dog enjoy a run off-leash in the designated off-leash areas 
                    • Play tennis at the Fawkner Park Tennis Centre and afterwards enjoy a coffee in the adjacent cafe. 

                    Facilities

                    Designations, policies and plans

                    How to get there

                    ​The number 58 West Coburg to Toorak tram stops at Fawkner Park.

                    See PTV journey planner for more public transport information.

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