- Picnic facilities
- Barbecues
- Seats
- Drinking fountains
- Public toilets (3)
- Fawkner Park Community Centre
- Playgrounds
- Sports grounds
- Bookable spaces for events and weddings
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.
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 café.
Oaks line some of the paths in Fawkner Park
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Oaks in Fawkner Park turn shades of gold and brown before being shed in autumn
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The spire of Christ Church can be seen above the trees in Fawkner Park
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A basketball court and playground on the eastern border of Fawkner Park near Pasley Street
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A playground in the north-east corner of Fawkner Park near Christ Church
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A view of the playground and wide open areas of grass punctuated by trees in Fawkner Park
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Oaks line some of the paths in Fawkner Park
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Oaks in Fawkner Park turn shades of gold and brown before being shed in autumn
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The spire of Christ Church can be seen above the trees in Fawkner Park
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A basketball court and playground on the eastern border of Fawkner Park near Pasley Street
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A playground in the north-east corner of Fawkner Park near Christ Church
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A view of the playground and wide open areas of grass punctuated by trees in Fawkner Park
Playgrounds
Fawkner Park North East Playground is close to Toorak Road. This popular playground has multi-level platforms, climbing and balancing options, slides and a track ride.
Fawkner Park South East Playground is a large playground surrounded by open, green space and is popular with children of all ages. Features include swings, slides, rockers, sandpit and spider-net climber. There is also a basketball nearby.
Fawkner Park Toddler Playspace is situated beneath beautiful spreading shade trees and surrounded by open, green space. This playground is perfect for toddlers and features a sandpit, musical steps and sensory garden.
For more information, see Playgrounds.
Dog off-leash area
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Sports grounds
Summer season sports grounds for hire include cricket, softball and touch football. Summer season sports grounds for hire include Australian rules football, rugby, soccer, softball and touch football.
For more information, see Sports grounds and facilities.
Designations, policies and plans
- Fawkner Park is classified as a Regional Open Space in City of Melbourne's Open Space Strategy.
- Fawkner Park is recognised as being of State Significance and is listed on the Victorian Heritage RegisterOpens in new tab (H2361).
- Fawkner Park Master Plan (2006) guides the future development and management of the park.
How to get there
The number 58 West Coburg to Toorak tram stops at Fawkner Park.
See PTV journey plannerOpens in new tab for more public transport information.
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