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Best Parks in Melbourne (2026)

Planning your next outing? These are 182 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

182 spots

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Truganina Park — Brunswick, Melbourne
63Spot

Truganina Park

Parks · Brunswick

Open grassy park used for picnicking, dog walking & cycling, with city & bay views.

4.6(392)View details →
Parliament Gardens — South Yarra, Melbourne
63Spot

Parliament Gardens

Parks · Melbourne CBD

Tourist Attractions in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.5(762)View details →
Quarries Park — Collingwood, Melbourne
62Spot

Quarries Park

Parks · Collingwood

Parks in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.6(348)View details →
Curtain Square — Carlton, Melbourne
62Spot

Curtain Square

Parks · Carlton

Parks in Carlton, Melbourne.

4.6(373)View details →
Northwinds Beach — Collingwood, Melbourne
62Spot

Northwinds Beach

Parks · Collingwood

Beaches in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.4(970)View details →
Citizens Park — Richmond, Melbourne
62Spot

Citizens Park

Parks · Collingwood

Lookouts in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.4(771)View details →
Barkly Gardens — Richmond, Melbourne
62Spot

Barkly Gardens

Parks · Richmond

Lookouts in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.5(573)View details →
Gilpin Park — Brunswick, Melbourne
62Spot

Gilpin Park

Parks · Brunswick

Tourist Attractions in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.5(465)View details →
Burnley Gardens — Richmond, Melbourne
62Spot

Burnley Gardens

Parks · Richmond

Lookouts in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.7(240)View details →
Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda — St Kilda, Melbourne
62Spot

Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda

Parks · St Kilda

Tourist Attractions in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.8(160)View details →
Como Park North — South Yarra, Melbourne
61Spot

Como Park North

Parks · South Yarra

Tourist Attractions in South Yarra, Melbourne.

4.5(381)View details →
Martin Reserve Fenced Dog Park — Footscray, Melbourne
61Spot

Martin Reserve Fenced Dog Park

Parks · Footscray

Parks in Footscray, Melbourne.

4.5(393)View details →
Plenty Gorge Park (Parks Victoria) — Brunswick, Melbourne
61Spot

Plenty Gorge Park (Parks Victoria)

Parks · Carlton

Steep trails in a suburban green space home to wildlife like ducks, rabbits & kangaroos.

4.4(478)View details →
Batman Park — Southbank, Melbourne
60Spot

Batman Park

Parks · Melbourne CBD

Walks in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.3(673)View details →
Welcome to Brunswick — Brunswick, Melbourne
60Spot

Welcome to Brunswick

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Parks · Brunswick

Bustling counter-serve beer garden with food trucks, prepping BBQ fare, daily specials & craft beer.

4.5(252)View details →
Sunset Point Park — Collingwood, Melbourne
60Spot

Sunset Point Park

Parks · Collingwood

Beaches in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.7(136)View details →
Jones Park — Brunswick, Melbourne
60Spot

Jones Park

Parks · Brunswick

Parks in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.5(280)View details →
Edwards Park — St Kilda, Melbourne
59Spot

Edwards Park

Parks · St Kilda

Parks in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.5(209)View details →

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 182 parks across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.