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Best Parks in Melbourne (2026)

Planning your next outing? These are 188 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.

Green space is part of the Melbourne lifestyle — parks and gardens for picnics, playgrounds, a morning run or a lazy afternoon under a tree. Many are free and family-friendly, with barbecues and shade.

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

188 spots

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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 →
Jones Park — Brunswick, Melbourne
60Spot

Jones Park

Parks · Brunswick

Parks in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.5(280)View details →
Fritsch Holzer Park — Hawthorn, Melbourne
59Spot

Fritsch Holzer Park

Parks · Hawthorn

Walks in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

4.4(277)View details →
St James Park — Hawthorn, Melbourne
59Spot

St James Park

Parks · Hawthorn

Parks in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

4.5(204)View details →
Edwards Park — St Kilda, Melbourne
59Spot

Edwards Park

Parks · St Kilda

Parks in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.5(209)View details →
Burnley Park — Richmond, Melbourne
59Spot

Burnley Park

Parks · Richmond

Parks in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.4(317)View details →
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Allard Park — Brunswick, Melbourne
58Spot

Allard Park

Parks · Brunswick

Parks in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.4(214)View details →
Gahan Reserve — Richmond, Melbourne
58Spot

Gahan Reserve

Parks · Collingwood

Parks in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.4(176)View details →
H A Smith Reserve — Hawthorn, Melbourne
58Spot

H A Smith Reserve

Parks · Hawthorn

Walks in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

4.4(227)View details →
Clayton Reserve — North Melbourne, Melbourne
58Spot

Clayton Reserve

Parks · North Melbourne

Walks in North Melbourne, Melbourne.

4.6(524)View details →
Point Park — Docklands, Melbourne
57Spot

Point Park

Parks · Docklands

Parks in Docklands, Melbourne.

4.5(111)View details →
Alma Park East — St Kilda, Melbourne
57Spot

Alma Park East

Parks · St Kilda

Parks in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.6(75)View details →
Lumley Gardens — Prahran, Melbourne
57Spot

Lumley Gardens

Parks · Prahran

Tourist Attractions in Prahran, Melbourne.

4.7(57)View details →
Main Yarra Trail — South Yarra, Melbourne
57Spot

Main Yarra Trail

Parks · Richmond

Scenic 38-km. trail along the Yarra River, popular among walkers, joggers & cyclists.

4.7(66)View details →
Lincoln Square — Carlton, Melbourne
57Spot

Lincoln Square

Parks · Carlton

Tourist Attractions in Carlton, Melbourne.

4.5(600)View details →
Pink Lemonade Richmond - Beer Garden - American BBQ — Richmond, Melbourne
57Spot

Pink Lemonade Richmond - Beer Garden - American BBQ

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Parks · Richmond

Bars in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.3(247)View details →
Docklands Community Garden — Docklands, Melbourne
57Spot

Docklands Community Garden

Parks · Docklands

Walks in Docklands, Melbourne.

4.4(149)View details →
M.O. Moran Reserve — St Kilda, Melbourne
56Spot

M.O. Moran Reserve

Parks · St Kilda

Parks in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.6(249)View details →
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Free Things to Do in Melbourne

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