Our open spaces for hire: foreshores, parks and gardens
Find out about booking one of our open spaces for an event, including some of our most popular locations for weddings and other types of celebrations.
Popular locations:
- Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes
- Kamesburgh Gardens
- Billilla Gardens
- Sandringham Band Rotunda and Gardens
- Brighton Town Hall Gardens
- Brighton Beach Gardens - Green Point
- Other locations available to book
Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes
Esplanade, Brighton
Features and facilities
Sandy beaches, Melbourne city skyline as a backdrop, vibrant photographic opportunities, car park and conveniences.
Suitable for
Intimate wedding ceremonies.
Kamesburgh Gardens
North Rd, Brighton
Features and facilities
Significant garden open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The mansion is privately leased by a school so no entry is permitted.
Suitable for
Intimate and medium wedding ceremonies, small to medium family and community events.
Billilla Gardens
Halifax St, Brighton
Features and facilities
Listed on the National Trust Register, large fountain, rose garden display, manicured gardens with both native and exotic flora, Art Nouveau building as a backdrop and conveniences.
Suitable for
Intimate and medium-sized garden wedding ceremonies.
Sandringham Band Rotunda and Gardens
Foreshore - between Sims St and Abbott St, Sandringham
Features and facilities
Bay views, shelter for approximately 65 to 70 guests, playground, barbecues, close to Sandringham train station and village, car park and conveniences.
Suitable for
Intimate and medium-sized wedding ceremonies.
Brighton Town Hall Gardens
Wilson St, Brighton
Features and facilities
Listed on the national Trust Register, Renaissance Revival architecture, formal rose garden, pergola, close to Brighton shops and car park.
Suitable for
Intimate and medium-sized wedding ceremonies.
Book Brighton Town Hall Gardens
Brighton Beach Gardens - Green Point
Foreshore - between South Rd and Gould St, Brighton
Features and facilities
City skyline and bathing boxes nearby, small pavilion, close to Brighton Beach train station, car park and conveniences.
Suitable for
Intimate and medium-sized wedding ceremonies.
Other locations available to book:
- Thomas Street Reserve
- Cheltenham Park Reserve
- Dendy Park
- Landcox Park
- Basterfield Park
- Elsternwick Park
- Illaroo Reserve
- Wishart Reserve
- Ricketts Point
If you would like to book any of our parks, gardens, reserve or beaches for a casual event, you may need a permit. We'll let you know once you've submitted an Open Space booking application and help you through the required steps.
Open Space bookings are subject to availability and require 10 working days to process.
Bayside City Council does not take reservations for picnic shelters, rotundas (with the exception of the Sandringham Band Rotunda), playgrounds or BBQs.
You can check availability in advance of submitting an application by calling the Recreation and Events Liaison Officer on (03) 9599 4687.
Key information you need to know before you make an open space booking are listed below.