Parks and Green Spaces in South Melbourne (2026)
South Melbourne has 38 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.
All Parks in South Melbourne
Albert Park
Memorial Reserve
Tom’s Block
Port Melbourne Cricket Ground
Coot Picnic Area
St Vincent Gardens
Gasworks Arts Park
Lagoon Reserve
Edwards Park
Sangster Reserve
Eastern North Reserve
Eastern South Reserve
Sturt Street Reserve
Crichton Reserve
Miles and Dodds Reserve
Lyell Iffla Reserve
Ludwig Stamer Reserve
Hester Reserve
Turner Reserve
Smith Reserve
Walter Reserve
Gill Reserve
Howe Reserve
Page Reserve
Foundry Site Park
Broadway Tree Reserve
Olives Corner
Crockford Street Reserve
Town Hall Reserve
Kings Business Park
Fennell Reserve
Grant Street Reserve
Boyd Community Park
Edythe McCallum Reserve
Sol Green Reserve
See Yup temple garden
Kirrip Park
Moubray Street Community Park and Community Garden
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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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data-sourced guide. Last refresh: March 2026. Found an error? Contact us.

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