Parks and gardens

Parkville Tennis Club

Small, friendly tennis club on Royal Parade with three synthetic clay courts available for hire.

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Kings Domain

Extensive gardens home to many significant Melbourne landmarks.

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Ron Barassi Senior Park

Recreational space by the waterfront with a playground and barbecues.

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Parliament Gardens Reserve

This small triangular park is a pleasant respite at the Spring Street end of town.

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Royal Park Tennis Club

One of the largest community tennis facilities in the state, with a history that goes back to 1889.

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Yarra Park

Public parkland surrounding Australia's sporting mecca, the MCG.

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Fawkner Park Tennis Centre

Offers public court hire, coaching sessions for adults and kids, and social competitions.

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Treasury Gardens

A tranquil green edge to Melbourne's government buildings precinct.

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Fawkner Park

A popular park in South Yarra, with tennis facilities and meandering paths.

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University of Melbourne

The oldest university in Victoria, with landscaped gardens and interesting architecture.

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Alexandra Gardens

A great spot to laze around or have a barbecue by the Yarra River.

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Conservatory

An indoor world of floral beauty with displays that change five times each year.

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Batman Park

Planted with eucalypts, this inner-city park sits on the site of former rail yard.

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Neill Street Reserve

A neighbourhood park for the Carlton community.

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Royal Park Public Golf Course

Nine-hole public golf course offering cart and club hire and coaching sessions.

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Monument Park

A sculpture park designed by internationally renowned artist Callum Morton.

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Birrarung Marr

Popular park along the Yarra River next to Federation Square.

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JJ Holland Park

Home to kids playgrounds, a skate park and the local community centre.

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

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Trin Warren Tam-boore

An urban wetland over five hectares on the edge of Royal Park.

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Enterprize Park

A park beside the Yarra River commemorating the landing of the first settlers.

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Westgate Park

A great place for birdwatching, a casual picnic or an escape from the city.

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Queensbridge Square

A pedestrian plaza and green space connecting Southgate and Flinders Street Station.

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Carlton Gardens

A World Heritage Site known for its Victorian fountain and tree-lined avenues.

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Fitzroy Gardens

These historic gardens are home to the famous Cooks' Cottage.

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A walk in the park

Take a self-guided walk through Melbourne’s lush parks and gardens.

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Princes Park

A major sports and recreation ground offering a diverse range of activities in Carlton North.

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Royal Park

Public park offering an array of recreational and sporting facilities.

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Queen Victoria Gardens

These landscaped gardens on St Kilda Road are home to the Floral Clock.

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Docklands Park

Kid-friendly park with walking trails and barbecue facilities.

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Flagstaff Gardens

Established in 1962, these informal gardens are a popular lunch spot.

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Melbourne Boat Hire

Cruise the Yarra River in the comfort of your own luxury vessel.

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Port Phillip Ferries

Port Phillip Ferries travel daily between Melbourne and the Geelong and Bellarine regions.

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Kensington Community Recreation Centre

A multi-purpose facility offering fitness and fun for everyone.

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Southgate

Restaurant and shopping precinct located by the Yarra River in the heart of Southbank.

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