Parliament Gardens
A lovely landscaped park beside Parliament in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.5 across more than 760 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Parliament Gardens sits on Albert Street in East Melbourne, beside the grand Parliament House on the edge of the CBD. A lovely landscaped park, it's a peaceful green space in the heart of the city — combining manicured lawns, garden beds, the distinctive Coles Fountain and lovely city views with a tranquil setting beside one of Melbourne's grandest buildings.
The appeal is that combination of beautiful landscaped gardens and a wonderful central location, ideal for a stroll, a sit in the sun, a picnic or a peaceful break from the city bustle, with Parliament House, the Princess Theatre and the top of Bourke and Collins Streets all close by. It's a lovely green pocket that offers a moment of calm in the middle of the city.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 760 reviews, it's clearly a well-loved spot. The gardens are free and open, but facilities and any events vary, so it's worth taking sun protection on a warm day — though for a stroll, a picnic or a peaceful pause in the city, you can generally just turn up and enjoy Parliament Gardens in the heart of Melbourne.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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