🌿 A ripper spot for the ankle-biters and market lovers, right near the shops, mate!

Hadfield Park Wallan - Family Fun & Monthly Market Hub - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Hadfield Park in Wallan is a popular local spot boasting a huge playground perfect for kids to run wild and a skate park for the older crew. Families love the open grassy areas and fenced oval where dogs can have a good run. The park hosts a vibrant monthly market on the 2nd Saturday, attracting visitors from far and wide. Conveniently located near Coles and other shops, it offers plenty of walking space and tennis courts for active families. While the park isn’t the prettiest and parking can be tricky on market days, it’s a top choice for a family arvo out with plenty of kid-friendly fun and community vibes.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	42-60 High St, Wallan VIC 3756, Australia
⭐ Rating	3.9/5 (30 reviews)
🏙️ City	Wallan
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground skate park tennis court parking public toilets fenced oval market

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	10:00-08:00
Thursday	10:00-08:00
Friday	10:00-08:00
Saturday	10:00-08:00
Sunday	10:00-08:00
Monday	10:00-08:00
Tuesday	10:00-08:00

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun & Skate Park Action ✅

Hadfield Park is a bonza spot for the ankle-biters with a huge playground that gets plenty of praise from locals. The play area is terrific for younger kids to run around and burn off energy, while older kids can shred it up at the skate park nearby. Parents can relax knowing there’s a fenced oval where dogs can safely have a run too. It’s a proper family-friendly setup that keeps the young ones entertained for hours, making it a favourite for local families looking for a fun arvo out.

Open Spaces & Walking Tracks for a Chill Arvo 🌳

While Hadfield Park isn’t winning any beauty contests, it offers plenty of open grassy areas and walking spaces for families to enjoy a leisurely stroll or kick a footy around. The park’s size means there’s room to spread out and explore, with tennis courts adding a sporty vibe. It’s a practical spot for those who want a bit of fresh air and space to move without the fuss of manicured gardens. Plus, the nearby shops and Coles make it easy to grab supplies for a picnic or quick brekkie.

Community Market & Chill Vibes Every Month 🛍️

One of the standout features of Hadfield Park is the monthly market held on the 2nd Saturday, which draws crowds from all over Mitchell Shire. It’s a great chance to grab some unique wares, enjoy a yarn with locals, and soak up the community spirit. The market adds a lively buzz to the park, making it more than just a playground. For adults, it’s a ripper way to spend a morning or arvo browsing stalls and catching up with mates, all just across the road from Coles for convenience.

Close to Shops & Handy Parking (But Watch Out on Market Days) 🚗

Hadfield Park scores big on convenience with Coles and other shops just across the road, perfect for grabbing supplies or a quick snack. There’s parking available around the park, but it can get a bit hectic, especially on market days when the streets fill up and parking spots become scarce. Locals recommend arriving early or avoiding peak market times to dodge the parking drama. Public toilets are available, though some reviews mention the open hours and cleanliness could be better, so plan accordingly for your visit.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Great place for the kids to run around and enjoy fantastic play equipment
There is a skate park for the older kids and a huge playground so the slightly younger kids
Dog loved running on the fenced oval
2ND Saturday of each month has the best market in Mitchell Shire
It is just across the road from coles if you need some surplies
There is parking aroung but it is a little limited with the growing population especially on market days
Nice place to visit. Toilets & Open Hours aren't great.
For those of all ages plenty of walking space, tenis courts and pokemon go stops (and a gym)
The street becomes a nightmare with parked cars everywhere and cars parked on both sides of the roads