Facilities

Citizens Park is Richmond's largest park and one of the busiest in Yarra.

The oval is used for a range of organised sports and as a destination for people to relax, exercise and walk their dogs.

Personal trainers are welcome to use the oval when not in use for approved sporting events (including training).

To book the sports ground, please refer to our bookings page.

You can view the map of bookable areas (PDF, 62kb).

Features and facilities

• playground
• adult exercise station
• barbeque
• picnic tables
• drinking fountains
• public toilets
• sports ground
• pavilion
• designated dog off-leash area

Dogs

• Dogs are allowed off-leash in unfenced sporting grounds only when the grounds are not in use for approved sporting events (including training)
• Dogs must be kept on-leash within 10 metres of sporting grounds when they are in use for approved sporting events (including training)
• Dogs are prohibited within playgrounds at any time
• Dogs must be kept on-leash within 10 metres of playground areas.

Accessibility 

Citizens Park is wheelchair accessible and has accessible parking.

Availability

Citizens Park oval is used by a number of community sporting groups and is booked for exclusive use as per the below schedule.

This schedule is subject to change and will be updated regularly to assist the wider community and dog walkers in planning their visits to Citizens Park.

The oval is open for the public to use outside of the hours listed below and lights will remain on until 9pm Monday to Sunday from 1 April to 31 October annually. 

December 2023

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
		30 5pm to 6.30pm	1 5pm to 7.30pm	2 4pm to 5.30pm	3 10am to 6.30pm	4 11am to 5pm
5 No bookings	6 5pm to 7.30pm	7 5pm to 6.30pm	8 5pm to 7.30pm	9 4pm to 5.30pm	10 10am to 6.30pm	11 11am to 5pm
12 No bookings	13 5pm to 7.30pm	14 5pm to 6.30pm	15 5pm to 7.30pm	16 4pm to 5.30pm	17 10am to 6.30pm	18 11am to 5pm
19 No bookings	20 No bookings	21 No bookings	22 No bookings	23 No bookings	24 No bookings	25 No bookings
26 No bookings	27 No bookings	28 No bookings	29 No bookings	30 No bookings	31 No bookings	1 No bookings
Citizens Park may incur repair works from time to time. During these periods sections of the ground will be marked with temporary fencing. Please do not enter, or allow your dog(s) to enter these areas.