Hays Paddock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hays Paddock |
|
|---|---|
| Glass Creek Park, Kilby Park | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | 25-27 Longstaff Street, Kew East, Victoria, Australia |
| Established | 1844 |
| Founder | William Oswin |
| Operated by | City of Boroondara |
| Open | All year |
| Status | Open to public |
| Camp sites | No |
| Parking | Yes |
| Public transit access | 200 Bus Route 207 Bus Route |
| Website | Home Page |
Hays Paddock is a fun park in Kew East, a suburb in eastern Melbourne, Australia. It's a great place for outdoor activities. The park has a popular playground, paths for walking and cycling, and two sports fields. You can play sports like Archery, Cricket, and Soccer here.
The park is sometimes called 'Kilby Park'. This is because it's close to Kilby Road. It's also known as 'Glass Creek Park' because Glass Creek, a small stream, flows right through it. The City of Boroondara council takes care of the park.
Sports and Activities
Hays Paddock is a busy spot for sports teams. It has two large ovals, which are perfect for different games. Many local clubs use these fields for their matches and practices.
South Oval Sports Field
| Location | Hays Paddock |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°47′21.75″S 145°3′28.75″E / 37.7893750°S 145.0579861°E |
| Owner | City of Boroondara |
| Operator | Melbourne Deaf Club & Old Xaverians SC |
| Capacity | Standing |
| Surface | Lawn |
| Tenants | |
| Cricket
Deepdene Cricket Club Old Xaverians Soccer Club |
|
The south oval at Hays Paddock is used for both cricket and soccer. It has a pavilion, which is a small building for players and officials. The City of Boroondara owns this field.
Several clubs play their games here. For cricket, the Deepdene Cricket Club and Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club use the oval. For soccer, the Kew Deaf Soccer Club and Old Xaverians SC play their matches.
Park History
The land where Hays Paddock is located has a long history. It was originally home to the Wurundjeri people. They are the traditional owners of this land.
In 1844, a person named William Oswin became the first recorded owner of this land. His property was known as Kilby Farm. This is where Hays Paddock and Glass Creek are today, close to where the creek flows into the Yarra River.
