Parks and Green Spaces in East Melbourne (2026)
East Melbourne has 17 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.
All Parks in East Melbourne
Fitzroy Gardens
Treasury Gardens
Darling Square
Powlett Reserve
Queen Victoria Gardens
Alexandra Gardens
Kings Domain
Parliament Gardens
Burston Reserve
Burton Reserve
Weedon Reserve
Gordon Reserve
Birrarung Marr
Yarra Park
Jolimont Reserve
Wellington Park
Tianjin Gardens
What to Look For
- Playgrounds — fenced options for toddlers
- Dog off-leash areas — check council signage
- BBQ facilities — free electric BBQs in many Melbourne parks
- Shade — mature trees or shade sails
- Public toilets — especially important for families
Council Contact
For park maintenance, events, or facility bookings, contact your local council.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au

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