Melbourne
4.6★
Central Gardens
30 Henry St, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Overview
Central Gardens is a park in Hawthorn, within easy reach of the suburb's walkable inner-east streets, river parklands, and Glenferrie Road connectivity. As part of Hawthorn'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 Central Gardens shapes the outdoor character of Hawthorn. It gives families and locals room to slow down and supports the active, neighbourhood-based lifestyle many residents value.
Quick info
Address
30 Henry St, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Phone
(03) 9278 4595Opening 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
Holiday li
★★★★★“Central Garden is a truly beautiful and peaceful spot, perfect for families and anyone looking for a quiet escape. The area is very calm and well maintained, making it a lovely place to relax and slow down. There are plenty of play facilities for children, with a great variety that keeps kids entertained for a long time. What I really appreciated is the thoughtful design — there are shaded areas throughout the garden, which makes it comfortable even on warmer days. The space under the trees is perfect for picnics, whether you’re sitting on a mat or just enjoying some time outdoors. All the facilities are very well equipped, including clean toilets, which makes visiting with kids much easier. Overall, Central Garden is a wonderful community space — beautiful, practical, and family-friendly. Highly recommended.”
Payel Jhanwar
★★★★★“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars) A beautiful and well-maintained park that's perfect for a relaxing day out! Central Garden Park offers lush green lawns, shaded walking paths, and plenty of open space for picnics or simply unwinding. It's very family-friendly, with fun play areas for kids and peaceful spots ideal for reading or enjoying nature. The landscaping is thoughtfully done, and there's a calming, refreshing vibe throughout the park. Whether you're going for a morning walk, spending quality time with loved ones, or just needing a quiet break from the city’s hustle and bustle, this park is a wonderful spot to relax and recharge.”
Jean Seah
★★★★★“Splendid park with beautiful trees, plenty of grass, popular for picnics.”
A. L
★★★★★“We had our little weekend picnics here, and it's such a nice place to stay and play. My three year old girl loves the rocket slides, the ladders in the rocket could be a bit challenging for some kids, but it's fun. Toilet is very close to the playground, but it's not very clean.”
peter oht
★★★★☆“Lovely park near the Swinburne University campus. I was impressed with the amount of trees in the park providing shade for all the groups of people enjoying their picnics. The public toilet is housed in a really cool old building. Love the place and the feel.”
Frequently asked questions
Sports courts and ovals vary by reserve in Hawthorn and Hawthorn East. Central Gardens may include shared sporting space — check council listings for bookings and lighting. Check Google Maps or contact the venue directly for the latest hours, access details, and visitor information in Hawthorn and Hawthorn East.