Victoria Park is a major community recreation space and former home of the Collingwood Football Club.
It includes a fenced football oval, community centre, public art and sculpture. The old terraces have been landscaped and are now perfect for picnics and barbeques with family and friends.
For more information, download our Victoria Park map [ PDF, 55.66 KB] .
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Accessibility
Victoria Park is wheelchair accessible.
For more information, download our Disability access guide for meetings, festivals and events [ PDF, 1.22 MB] .
Permits
To book an area in the park, as long as it’s not being used for sporting events, you will need an event in public spaces permit.
Venue conditions
- We need a minimum of two weeks’ notice for all potential permits.
- We need at least two months' notice for large events.
- As the event hirer, you must carry your event permit at all times.
For more information about hiring spaces, download our conditions of hire [ PDF, 195.67 KB] .
Alcohol
Alcohol may be consumed in the park between 9am and 9pm. This does not require a permit.
You must apply for a temporary limited license if you intend to sell alcohol within the park.
Dogs
Dogs are only allowed off-leash on the oval when it's not in use for approved sporting events (including training).
Personal trainers
Personal trainers are allowed to use the oval when not in use for approved sporting events (including training).
Filming
For information on filming at Victoria Park, please refer to our filming permits page.
How to book
If you are a registered user and have booked with us before, you can log into our booking system to book a space.
If you are a new user, you need to register with us before you make a booking.
Organisation bookings
If you are from an organisation, you must:
- register your organisation
- make your booking under your organisation's name.
If you're from a not-for-profit group, you may be eligible for discounted use. Contact our bookings team to find out more.
Victoria Park will be undergoing redevelopment of the sportsground from October 2026 until April 2027. Bookings for this space will be unavailable during this time.
Availability
A number of community sporting groups use Victoria Park oval. The below schedule shows the days where the oval is booked for exclusive use.
Outside these hours, the oval is open for the public. Outside of the hours listed below lights will remain on from dusk until 10pm (Monday to Friday) from the first Sunday in April and switched off the first Sunday of October annually.
September 2026
We update the schedule regularly to assist the community and dog walkers in planning their visits to Victoria Park. The schedule is subject to change.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUST 27 6pm-7:30pm | AUGUST 28 No booking | AUGUST 29 No booking | AUGUST 30 7:00am-7:00pm | |||
| AUGUST 31 No booking | 1 6:00pm-7:30pm | 2 6:30pm-7:30pm | 3 6:00pm-7:30pm | 4 No booking | 5 No booking | 6 No booking |
| 7 No booking | 8 6:00pm-7:30pm | 9 6:30pm-7:30pm | 10 6:00pm-7:30pm | 11 No booking | 12 No booking | 13 No booking |
| 14 No booking | 15 6:00pm-7:30pm | 16 6:30pm-7:30pm | 17 6:00pm-7:30pm | 18 No booking | 19 7:00am-7:00pm | 20 No booking |
| 21 No booking | 22 6:00pm-7:30pm | 23 6:30pm-7:30pm | 24 6pm-7:30pm | 25 11:00am-7:00pm | 26 No booking | 27 7:00am-7:00pm |
| 28 No booking | 29
| 30 No booking |
Victoria Park may need repair works from time to time. During these times, we will mark sections of the ground with temporary fencing. Please ensure that you or your dog(s) do not enter these areas.
Learn about how we manage bookings for these spaces.