Facilities

Citizens Park

Highett Street (between Church and Gleadell Streets), Richmond

Citizens Park

Highett Street (between Church and Gleadell Streets), Richmond

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

September 2024

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

   

29

No bookings

30

No bookings

31

No bookings

1

No bookings

2

No bookings

3

4pm to 6pm

4

No bookings

5

4pm to 6pm

6

No bookings

7

No bookings

8

No bookings

9

No bookings

10

4pm to 6pm

11

No bookings

12

4pm to 6pm

13

No bookings

14

9:45am-12:15pm

15

No bookings

16

No bookings

17

4pm to 7pm

18

No bookings

19

4pm to 7pm

20

No bookings

21

9:45am-12:15pm

22

No bookings

23

No bookings

24

4pm to 7pm

25

No bookings

26

4pm to 7pm

27

No bookings

28

9:45am-12:15pm

29

No bookings

 30

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.


Location and contacts

Contact us about park maintenance

9205 5555

info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Richmond