Melbourne
4.7★
Wallen Road Reserve
8 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Overview
Wallen Road Reserve 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 Wallen Road Reserve 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
8 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
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
chand priyankara
★★★★☆“Steep steps lead down from a little side loop street off Riversdale Road. At the bottom of the steps it opens out to a grassy area bordered by tall apartment buildings on the northern side and the banks of the Yarra River on the southern side. A path leads eastwards to Fairview Park which is a much bigger and nicer dog off leash area. At the intersection of the two parks is an area with a table, BBQ, water tap with bowl and bins.”
M L
★★★★★“Excellent stretch of parkland and walking trails running alongside the Yarra River. There are lots of places to relax and view the river, a good amount of wildlife and even information on the native flora in the area. This is a great place to come and do some exercise or relax on a nice day during lockdown. Worth checking out!”
Mark Aidan
★★★★★“Sign says Wallen Road Reserve, map says Fairview Park. Unclear to me where one ends and other starts. Really nice grassed areas with playground and pathways. Great views of the Yarra River which in some spots your very close.”
Shaine Balisi
★★★★★“My mum enjoyed this place so am I.”
Bernard Roland
★★★★★“Good place to have a walk with your dog 🐕 😊 enjoy 😉”
Frequently asked questions
Family-friendly parks in Hawthorn combine playgrounds, flat paths, and toilets where available. Wallen Road Reserve is open space locals use for walks and weekend play — visit earlier on sunny days for parking. Check Google Maps or contact the venue directly for the latest hours, access details, and visitor information in Hawthorn.