Batman Park is a small park located on the northern bank of the Yarra River. It is bordered by Spencer Street at the west, Flinders Street Viaduct and
Birrarung Marr, on the north bank of the Yarra River next to Federation Square, is Melbourne's newest major park, opened in 2002.
Originally designed for the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880, the Exhibition buildings and the surrounding Carlton Gardens are now World Heritage listed.
City Square is a multi-use outdoor space that is commonly used for festivals and events.
Enterprize Park is a small park on the north bank of the Yarra River where the first settlers aboard the Enterprize went ashore to establish the settlement.
First reserved in 1862, the 41 hectare park is named after Melbourne's co-founder John Pascoe Fawkner and remains substantially unchanged from its original design.
Valued for their historic, aesthetic, architectural and horticultural significance, the Fitzroy Gardens were classified by the National Trust in 1974 and placed on the Victorian Heritage Register in 1999.
The Fitzroy Garden’s Conservatory opened March 30, 1930, and is a vital part of the city's commitment to excellence in horticulture. The building copies the Spanish mission architectural style, measuring 30 x 15 metres and originally costing 4000 pounds.
The colonial history of Flagstaff Gardens is linked to the hill - the vantage point that dominates the site, where a 'flag staff' or 'flag pole' was erected in 1840.
The flat, triangular Holland Park covers more than 10 hectares in South Kensington.
The Domain Parklands, which include Kings Domain, encircle the Government House Reserve, the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve and the Royal Botanic Gardens and extends to the Yarra River.
This small triangular park is a pleasant respite at the Spring Street end of Town, with views of Parliament House, St. Patrick's Cathedral, St Peter's Eastern Hill, the Old Synagogue, the Old Baptist Church and the Eastern Hill Fire Station.
Princes Park in Parkville is a major sports and recreation ground for locals. While it stretches nearly two kilometres north to south, it is only 350 metres at its widest.
Queensbridge Square is a major pedestrian plaza located by the Yarra River. The square includes neighbouring cafés, an amphitheatre (the Red Stair) and landscaped garden beds.
The Queen Victoria Gardens are a part of Domain Parklands, forming a peaceful triangle just across St Kilda Road from Arts Centre and NGV.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (RBG Melbourne) has been a treasured part of Melbourne’s cultural life for over 160 years.
Royal Park is the largest of Melbourne’s parks, covering 170 hectares. The large open spaces make it hard to believe you are still in the city but the excellent facilities make it a popular place for recreation and relaxation.
The Shrine Reserve features numerous memorials and civic monuments, and is a part of the Domain Parklands.
The small and peaceful Treasury Gardens sit between Fitzroy Gardens and Spring Street, and are a popular venue for community events and rallies. The gardens are home to a multitude of brushtail possums that emerge from the trees to feed at dusk.
Royal Park is the largest of Melbourne’s parks, covering 170 hectares. The large open spaces make it hard to believe you are still in the city but ...
Yarra Park surrounds Australia's best known sports ground, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (or MCG). The William Barak pedestrian bridge links Yarra Park with the CBD, offering splendid views of the city.