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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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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 →
Brunswick Park — Brunswick, Melbourne
55Spot

Brunswick Park

Parks · Brunswick

Tourist Attractions in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.3(112)View details →
Condell Street Reserve — Fitzroy, Melbourne
55Spot

Condell Street Reserve

Parks · Fitzroy

Lookouts in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

4.5(66)View details →
Grattan Gardens — Prahran, Melbourne
55Spot

Grattan Gardens

Parks · Prahran

Lookouts in Prahran, Melbourne.

4.2(165)View details →
Rushall Reserve — Fitzroy, Melbourne
55Spot

Rushall Reserve

Parks · Fitzroy

Walks in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

4.7(37)View details →
South Beach Reserve — St Kilda, Melbourne
55Spot

South Beach Reserve

Parks · St Kilda

Tourist Attractions in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.6(51)View details →
Golden Square Bicentennial Park — Richmond, Melbourne
55Spot

Golden Square Bicentennial Park

Parks · Richmond

Parks in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.3(103)View details →
Port Melbourne Dog Beach — Docklands, Melbourne
55Spot

Port Melbourne Dog Beach

Parks · Melbourne CBD

Beaches in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.5(248)View details →
Boyd Park — Southbank, Melbourne
54Spot

Boyd Park

Parks · Melbourne CBD

Walks in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.4(61)View details →
Yarra Bank Reserve — Hawthorn, Melbourne
54Spot

Yarra Bank Reserve

Parks · Hawthorn

Walks in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

4.6(159)View details →
Middle Brighton Beach — Richmond, Melbourne
54Spot

Middle Brighton Beach

Parks · Richmond

Beaches in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.6(149)View details →
Jim Duggan Reserve — St Kilda, Melbourne
54Spot

Jim Duggan Reserve

Parks · St Kilda

Parks in St Kilda, Melbourne.

4.5(48)View details →
Burndap Park — Footscray, Melbourne
54Spot

Burndap Park

Parks · Footscray

Lookouts in Footscray, Melbourne.

4.4(348)View details →
McConchie Reserve — Richmond, Melbourne
54Spot

McConchie Reserve

Parks · Richmond

Parks in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.4(67)View details →
Herring Island Sculpture Park — South Yarra, Melbourne
54Spot

Herring Island Sculpture Park

Parks · South Yarra

Lookouts in South Yarra, Melbourne.

4.3(76)View details →
Grimes Reserve Footscray — Footscray, Melbourne
53Spot

Grimes Reserve Footscray

Parks · Footscray

Parks in Footscray, Melbourne.

4.7(27)View details →
Wurundjeri Walk — Hawthorn, Melbourne
53Spot

Wurundjeri Walk

Parks · Hawthorn

Walks in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

4.6(126)View details →
Victoria Road Reserve — Hawthorn, Melbourne
53Spot

Victoria Road Reserve

Parks · Hawthorn

Parks in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

4.4(42)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.