Melbourne
4.7★
Hays Paddock
Leason St, Kew East VIC 3102
Overview
Hays Paddock is a park in Kew East, within easy reach of the suburb's Greythorn village errands, Doncaster Road trams, and creek-side walks. As part of Kew East's open-space and outdoor lifestyle, it offers open space for recreation, shade, and time outdoors close to home. Residents use the park for walking, jogging, children's play, and dog exercise, often before or after school runs and shopping trips along nearby streets. Green space such as Hays Paddock shapes the outdoor character of Kew East. It gives families and locals room to slow down and supports the active, neighbourhood-based lifestyle many residents value.
Quick info
Address
Leason St, Kew East VIC 3102
Phone
(03) 9278 4444Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Venue highlights
Popular features
Family friendly
Service cadence respects younger guests.
Dog friendly
Well behaved pets fit the outdoor rhythm; ask hosts where to perch.
Accessibility & convenience
Visitor amenities
Parking & transport
Parking options
Reviews
Aena Pareek
★★★★★“Hays Paddock is a huge and beautiful park with something for everyone. There’s a separate playground area for little kids, dedicated spaces for cricket and soccer, excellent tennis courts, and even an archery shooting range. The walking paths are well paved and popular with cyclists, making it great for both walks and rides. The wetlands area is a highlight, attracting various species of ducks and many other birds. Ample parking is available, which makes visiting very convenient. Overall, an amazing park and a great place to spend time outdoors.”
L H
★★★★★“Recently upgraded. A good portion of the playground is shaded with shade cloths, plus benches on the side are shaded too. A large sand pit area, a water play fountain & a good amount of ropes on the play equipment to keep slightly older kids entertained. Also some hammocks to swing in & some other cute creatures to encourage imaginative play. Definitely a great playground for kiddies!”
Sherree Collins
★★★★★“Newly upgraded! The kids had a lovely time exploring the park with water play, sand pit, timber fort, slides, rope climbing, and various other activities. There is a wonderful grassy area for picnics and a bird watching look out over the wetlands. When the kids are bored of the park, there is a nice, flat gravel track which goes around the reserve, for walking/jogging or riding your bike around. For added exercise there is a fitness equipment park nearby”
Anita Harris
★★★★★“How did I miss this park?! I suspect it's because my wandering in this area was focused on the other side of the Eastern Freeway, but it recently jumped out at me on the map as one I hadn't visited so (though it looked small) I made the time. It's terrific. And it's larger than it looks. The trails meander around it, thoughtfully placed and well maintained. There are toilets, BBQ areas, sporting areas, a really terrific playground, small wetlands and a creek that runs through it. There's parking at a couple of entry points and an off-leash area. It's not a giant national park (just a suburban green space) but it's a gem.”
Alexandra Murphy
★★★★★“New playground is out of this world – climbing walls, monkey bars, dinosaur statues, birdwatching areas. Lots of benches and areas to rest. Water and toilet facilities available. Large dog friendly park with picnic tables and areas to run around.”
Frequently asked questions
Heritage overlays protect many older buildings in Balwyn North. Hays Paddock may sit in or near a heritage streetscape — respect access hours and photography rules on site. Check Google Maps or contact the venue directly for the latest hours, access details, and visitor information in Balwyn North.
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