Top 20 Parks in Melbourne's Inner East for an Epic Laser Tag Party

Planning a laser tag birthday party in Melbourne's inner east and not sure where to run it? We've set up outdoor laser tag all over this side of town, and honestly, the venue makes or breaks the day. You want space to spread out, a bit of natural cover (trees, hills, bushland or shrubs), and easy parking for parents dropping off excited kids.

We've pulled together our top 20 parks across the inner east, from Hawthorn and Kew through to Camberwell, Burwood and beyond. Here's where we rate it.

Hawthorn, Kooyong and Hawthorn East

Central Gardens, Hawthorn

Right near Glenferrie, nicely established with good tree cover for bunkers.

Grace Park, Hawthorn

Open and grassy, sits along the river, plenty of room to spread out.

Cato Park Playground, Hawthorn East

A nice low-key option, good for a smaller crew.

Anderson Park, Hawthorn East

Bigger than it looks, mostly open space - so bunkers are needed!

Sir Zelman Cowen Park, Kooyong

Quiet, leafy, plenty of open grass to set up bunkers.

Richmond and Burnley

Barkly Gardens, Richmond

A hidden gem. Not huge, but the layout works well for a tighter, faster-paced game.

Burnley Park, Burnley

One of our regulars. Large and open, right on the river, great for bigger parties who want to really spread out.

Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Burnley

Riverside location, good mix of open space and trees for cover.

South Yarra and Kew

Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park, South Yarra

A bit different - you'll need a punt to get there, but it's genuinely one of the coolest settings we've played in.

Eglinton Reserve, Kew

Suburban and simple, but it does the job well for a straightforward afternoon of laser tag.

Dickinson Reserve, Kew

Quiet picnic area near Walmer Street, good for families who want a relaxed setup before and after the game.

Camberwell and Surrey Hills

Brinsley Reserve, Camberwell

A solid local reserve with enough space for bunker setups and a good run-around game.

Camberwell Park, Camberwell

A local favourite, close to the shops, good size for a solid game.

South Surrey Park, Surrey Hills

Well laid out with a mix of open lawn and treed sections. One of our better all-rounders.

King Street Chain Reserve, Balwyn

Long, narrow reserve that actually plays really well for laser tag - lots of natural lines and corners.

Burwood, East Melbourne and beyond

Wattle Park, Burwood

Big, established, and full of natural cover. If you've got a large group, this one's hard to beat.

Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne

Beautiful setting if you want the party to feel a bit special.

Blacks Walk, Blackburn

A long, winding reserve with genuinely good bushland cover. Great if the kids want a more tactical game.

R E Gray Reserve, Nunawading

Open and spacious, easy for parents to keep an eye on things from the sidelines.

Albert Jones Reserve, Eaglemont

Quiet and leafy, worth it if you're after somewhere less busy.

Westerfolds Park, Templestowe

One of the bigger parks on this list. If you want to really go all out with the game, this is the spot.

Wherever you land, the same rule applies - a bit of natural cover and enough open space to move around beats a perfectly manicured park every time. If you're not sure which of these suits your group size or age range, flick us a message and we'll help you pick the right one.

This is the first in a series - we'll be running through the best parks in Melbourne's north, west, south east and down the Mornington Peninsula over the coming months. Stay tuned.

Want to lock in a date? Get in touch and we'll sort the rest.