Central Gardens
Central Gardens
4.7
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,738 contributions
Oct 2021
Central Gardens can be hired for weddings, christenings and other functions; the mature trees and rolling lawns make it favourable for such events. There's a water fountain in memory of Cr William Cowper dating from the Edwardian era. There is also a rotunda and BBQ with tables and benches. Toilets are provided. The Gardens are large for a middle suburban area, and are just over 3 ha (7 acres).
Written 23 October 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,738 contributions
July 2021
Hawthorn is an estasblished Melbourne suburb dating from the 19th century. The Central Gardens are in the heart of this garden suburb. They feature magnificent mature trees and sweeping lawns. The Gardens feature a rotunda, which can be hired for functions. The 'rooms' created by the trees provide picturesque photo opportunities. The Gardens have BBQs and picnic tables. The rocket ship is popular with yougsters; so is the super-long slide. The Gardens are well-known to local residents and students.
Written 6 July 2021
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ggads
Melbourne122 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
My children and I used to go to the rocket park every second weekend when they were preschoolers. Just after brunch on Sunday 4 December, I decided to walk to Glenferrie Road to go get a prescription filled. It was a nice warm day so Labrador Maximus came with me. Instead of going the most direct route, I thought I'd go via backstreets and take the "scenic" way. I came to Central Park from the west side (the other side to the rocket) so I walked through the park (Max on leash) to reminisce. There were plenty of happy children playing and contented adults chatting away. Ah, the memories. This is a lovely lush park with plenty of shade and seating. It is a delight to walk through it.
Written 8 December 2016
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RodnJude
Canberra, Australia622 contributions
Mar 2020
We met some friends here for a lovely afternoon in the sun, easy to get to on public transport and plenty of car parking. Great playground, bbq's and picnic tables, the grounds and trees and just gorgeous.
Written 5 April 2020
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Sharda S
Melbourne, Australia36 contributions
June 2019 • Friends
Whilst we use this park as a way to Glenferrie Rd, it is a beautiful park to do laps of either walking or jogging. The lawns are immaculately kept and the floral display is good. The well established trees are beautiful to lie under and watch the clouds sail past. The Rocket Ship Park as it fondly known is a great hit with the kids along with the play equipment but is located in its own section and away from other sections of the park. Our beautiful local park !
Written 11 June 2019
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,738 contributions
Feb 2021
Central Park's best known feature among the younger set is the Rocket, which is a great adventure to climb; it also has an extra-long slide. The gardens have lush foliage, meandering paths and 'green rooms' for photography. Since they were established in 1900, the gardens have had their ups and downs, but they remain one of Hawthorn's favorite places; the gardens can be hired for functions.
Written 27 February 2021
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia33,307 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
This is a great park with so many things. The playground has a 3 storey rocket ship for the kids to climb on, quite scary for me. There are old trees and interesting plants. The lawns are extensive, there is seating, picnic tables and BBQs, and there are public toilets. It is all well maintained, too.
Written 13 August 2018
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Sienna S
23 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Grab an ice cream or a coffee from Glenferrie road and wander through the university campus to find this gorgrous old style structured garden. Little kids would love the rocket they can climb all over!
Written 18 October 2016
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia18,002 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
Central Gardens is surrounded in nearby streets by some attractive period housing and is a good respite from busy local roads.
It looks prim and proper, but I'd like to see more Australian natives planted to attract silvereyes and honeyeaters such as brush wattlebirds.
It is easily accessible by Metro train to Glenferrie station or on the number 16 cross-suburban Yarra Trams route.
It looks prim and proper, but I'd like to see more Australian natives planted to attract silvereyes and honeyeaters such as brush wattlebirds.
It is easily accessible by Metro train to Glenferrie station or on the number 16 cross-suburban Yarra Trams route.
Written 4 January 2016
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Julie L
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Comfortable
Beautiful
Peaceful
Well groomed and cared for
Not enough seating
Very pretty plants well looked after
Beautiful
Peaceful
Well groomed and cared for
Not enough seating
Very pretty plants well looked after
Written 11 October 2022
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Does anyone know if there are public BBQ's at this location and if so, how many?! Thanks
Written 2 January 2017
Yes - there are at least two hot plates in one area and there may be a second area with two hot plates. There is a water tap nearby as well.
Written 2 January 2017
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