Hopetoun Gardens is one of our most popular parks mainly due to its trees and gardens. The extensive gardens are home to several significant trees, including oak, laurel, wild plum, magnolia and chestnut. With a playground, rotunda, picnic facilities and extensive green space, it has something for everyone.
Hopetoun Gardens
Features
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BBQ Facilities
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Dogs – off leash
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Dogs – on leash
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Toilets
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Walking Path
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Playground
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Tables
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Seating
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Rotunda or picnic shelter
On 31 July 1909, hundreds of people braved the cold for the official opening of Hopetoun Gardens. Park designer Thomas Pockett landscaped it with a central feature, pathways, ornamental plantings, lawns and irregularly shaped flower beds. The two cannons, along the Glenhuntly Road frontage, were manufactured in England in 1866. The cannons at Hopetoun Gardens are two of only twenty-five made and were installed at Hopetoun Gardens in 1910.
Playground
The playground is great for younger children and includes:
- slides
- swings
- education boards
- springers and spinners
- small train
- shade sail over part of the playground for protection from the sun.
Rotunda and BBQs
The rotunda is located near the playground with BBQ facilities and picnic tables on the other side.
Book and reserve a picnic shelter or outdoor event
To book or find out more, visit our Picnic Shelter and Outdoor Events Booking page
Dog leash information
- The northern end of Hopetoun Gardens (Glenhuntly Road end) is off-leash between 6am and 9am, and on leash outside of these times.
- The southern end of the park below the Bandstand is on-leash at all times.
- Dogs must be on-leash within 20 metres of barbecues and picnic areas, children’s playgrounds, sports and recreation facilities, both public and sporting events (includes set up and take down), and any Park maintenance activities.
For more information, learn more about dog walking in Glen Eira.
