Melbourne
4.4★
Fritsch Holzer Park
18 Symonds St, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Overview
Fritsch Holzer Park is a park in Hawthorn East, within easy reach of the suburb's Auburn Road Village routines and residential streets off Burke Road. As part of Hawthorn 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 Fritsch Holzer Park shapes the outdoor character of Hawthorn East. It gives families and locals room to slow down and supports the active, neighbourhood-based lifestyle many residents value.
Quick info
Address
18 Symonds St, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
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
Reviews
Janice West
★★★★★“My dog’s favourite place! We love our daily walks and most people & dogs are friendly.”
John Locke
★★★★☆“Jog, walk dogs, BBQ, play football or badminton here because there’s a lot of space. There are BBQ facilities and public toilets. Watch the native plants and insects.”
Karin Watts
★★★★★“Lots of open space for people and dogs plus a great collection of native plants. A couple of local cafes close by too. The playground off Rose Street is great. Plus there’s a skatepark bowl adjacent to the park.”
Virani Aboetan
★★★★☆“I went here on a sunny day. There were clear walking paths and the park has quite a few benches / resting points. I would recommend this park to walk around though I found some areas smelled not too good.”
Diary of Life
★★★★☆“Great park to bring your dog along . Best time is 9-11 in the mornings else 4-6.30pm in the evenings .off lease park . Has toilet facilities and a couple of benches to sit and relax while your dog socializes.”
Frequently asked questions
Many Hawthorn East parks have tables, BBQs, or open grass for picnics. Fritsch Holzer Park may suit relaxed visits — pack shade and check fire-ban rules on hot days. Check Google Maps or contact the venue directly for the latest hours, access details, and visitor information in Hawthorn East.