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Best Parks in Melbourne (2026)

Planning your next outing? These are 190 of the best parks in Melbourne right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.

Editor's pick12 Best Parks in Melbourne: Where to Escape the City

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Smart Street Reserve — Hawthorn, Melbourne
45Spot

Smart Street Reserve

Parks · Hawthorn

Walks in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

4.3(32)View details →
Care Park - 34-38 Macfarlan Street — South Yarra, Melbourne
45Spot

Care Park - 34-38 Macfarlan Street

Parks · South Yarra

Parks in South Yarra, Melbourne.

4.6(5)View details →
Pleasance Gardens — North Melbourne, Melbourne
45Spot

Pleasance Gardens

Parks · North Melbourne

Tourist Attractions in North Melbourne, Melbourne.

4.4(24)View details →
Randazzo Park — Brunswick, Melbourne
45Spot

Randazzo Park

Parks · Brunswick

Tourist Attractions in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.1(54)View details →
Park Street Reserve — Fitzroy, Melbourne
45Spot

Park Street Reserve

Parks · Fitzroy

Parks in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

4.3(30)View details →
Surrey Park — South Yarra, Melbourne
45Spot

Surrey Park

Parks · South Yarra

Parks in South Yarra, Melbourne.

4.1(40)View details →
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Monument Park — Docklands, Melbourne
45Spot

Monument Park

Parks · Docklands

Parks in Docklands, Melbourne.

4.0(57)View details →
NewQuay Central Park — Docklands, Melbourne
44Spot

NewQuay Central Park

Parks · Docklands

Parks in Docklands, Melbourne.

4.2(26)View details →
Great Australian Tree — Fitzroy, Melbourne
44Spot

Great Australian Tree

Parks · Fitzroy

Walks in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

4.9(11)View details →
Birrarung Marr Tree Top Walk — Brunswick, Melbourne
44Spot

Birrarung Marr Tree Top Walk

Parks · Carlton

Walks in Carlton, Melbourne.

4.7(12)View details →
Southbank Promenade — Southbank, Melbourne
44Spot

Southbank Promenade

Parks · Southbank

Walks in Southbank, Melbourne.

5.0(10)View details →
Royal Park — North Melbourne, Melbourne
44Spot

Royal Park

Parks · North Melbourne

Parks in North Melbourne, Melbourne.

4.9(10)View details →
Cardigan Street Park — Carlton, Melbourne
43Spot

Cardigan Street Park

Parks · Carlton

Lookouts in Carlton, Melbourne.

5.0(8)View details →
Main Yarra Trail Park — Richmond, Melbourne
43Spot

Main Yarra Trail Park

Parks · Richmond

Parks in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.8(10)View details →
St Kilda Conservatory — St Kilda, Melbourne
43Spot

St Kilda Conservatory

Parks · St Kilda

Walks in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.5(13)View details →
Frank King Park — Fitzroy, Melbourne
43Spot

Frank King Park

Parks · Fitzroy

Parks in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

4.7(10)View details →
Citizens Park Recreation Reserve — Richmond, Melbourne
43Spot

Citizens Park Recreation Reserve

Parks · Richmond

Parks in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.4(16)View details →
Car Park — Prahran, Melbourne
42Spot

Car Park

Parks · Prahran

Parks in Prahran, Melbourne.

3.1(24)View details →
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Melbourne With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do

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Parks in Melbourne — FAQs

What are the best parks in Melbourne?+

Our top-rated parks in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Melbourne parks ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter parks by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many parks are listed in Melbourne?+

We currently feature 190 parks across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.

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