I only came to this park so I could see the old railway bridge, and it is certainly pretty…read moreimpressive. The park has a pretty large pond, and lots of guess, though they weren't all that aggressive, which is a pretty good thing because I heard that they can be at times. It is a rather lovely park, with an old-style entrance which certainly does give it some character. Yeah, it would certainly be a nice place for a picnic.

This park is quite delightful, though I suspect that it probably exists to make sure that the…read moreneighbouring houses don't end up getting flooded. Still, turning the floodplain into a park is pretty cool, and it is lovely, with a mix of natural beauty along with decent gardening. It is probably more suited for a bike track though, and they certainly have one that runs along it, but on the otherhand it is also a rather pleasant walk. Yeah, I liked it.

This is another one of those huge parks - Australian cities do seem to have quite a few of them,…read morethough unlike Adelaide, Melbourne isn't actually surrounded by them, but they are there. This one happens to have the Zoo, and there is also a railway line and a tram route that runs through the middle of it. Like a lot of these huge parks there happens to be some sporting ovals, and a golf course, here as well. One of the great things about this park mind you are the sounds of the animals as you make your way through here. Yeah, it is delightful.

Royal Park is huuuugggge. You can wander (or ride) through the park for ages and wind up in a…read moretotally different suburb than where you started out, or even find yourself at the zoo. Unlike a lot of the large parks in the area, Royal Park has mainly native vegetation, so is a lot dryer and scrubbier than nearby Princes Park, making for a more exotic picnic experience. There's a small lake (or a large pond) and plenty of open space to play frisby or mix your jog up with other exercises. Being located so close to Melbourne's main medical precinct, Royal Park also serves as a relaxing space for people visiting friends or family in the nearby hospitals. The amenities include tennis courts, toilets and plenty of water bubblers. Royal Park can easily be accessed by any of the 50's tram routes.

The name speaks for itself- just darling! I spent a couple of days in the Clifton Hill area just…read morenext to this park which was just lovely. It's a smaller park but would be greatly convenient for the locals and is just a lush space to walk the dog, have a picnic or run a few laps of. Very peaceful and really well maintained.

A beautiful park that's about a 15 minute walk away from me, and it took me 2.5 years to notice…read more.. I love this park for a number of reasons: it's beautiful, it's flanked by beautiful houses that you can ogle at, it has less hippies than Edinburgh Gardens, and it has a great community atmosphere. Catch free beats on a hot summer's day while you have a picnic or throw the frisbee. Or put your mat down and do some yoga (not my scene, but I've seen it done). If you're picnicking, bring a blankey, as the grass can be a little harsh on the legs. Those in North Fitzroy should consider coming over the road to Darling Gardens as a nice alternative to Edinburgh Gardens. Like I said, less hippies at Darling too.

I discovered this park quite by accident as I was making my way through the back streets of Coburg…read more It is actually a pretty nice park, well maintained, with some nice play equipment. It is rather quiet, though that might have something to do with it being somewhat wet and miserable when I happened to wander by here. Still, as a park it is pretty cool, and it is also fenced off too, which does add to the safety aspct of the place. Yeah, it was quite nice actually.

My equal fave nature place in the Northern burbs is Queen's Park. It's frequented by families,…read morechildren, the elderly and fitness fans who take advantage of the many perks about this tranquil park. There are two playgrounds either side of the lake, walking and bike tracks, a gorgeous pergola/gazebo complete with white turret roof. Situated right on the lake, this magnificent area is perfect for wedding photos and is quite often used as a place to get married or to have wedding pics taken. When the giant water feature display comes on in the background the beauty of the scene it creates, particularly from the pergola with ferns and lush greenery in the background, truly takes your breath away. The Queen's Lake Cafe is situated on the opposite side of the gazebo next to one of the two playgrounds. They serve up delicious, homely and oh-so-worth-not-packing-a-picnic sort of food. Fresh rolls, focaccia and hot food, as well as perfecto tea and coffee, this is one playground you won't mind taking the kids to! Even though it gets busy here and not as big as Coburg Lake it's always seemed to be more serene and peaceful each time I've been. Seating a plenty, picnic tables, swimming complex, cafe, playgrounds, free BBQ facilities, walking and biking tracks, peace, wildlife, romantic.... The list goes on and on. The best thing to do is come and experience it for yourself, particularly if you live on this side of Melbs.

Ive been going to Queens Park for over 30 years! I used to go there as a little kid with my parents…read moreand now Im still going there as a parent with my little kids now! Queens Park is a beautiful park and is more of a "botanical gardens" than a regular or wooded park. It contains a beautiful lake with 3 man-made islands and a large water fountain in the lake. Many different species of bird live on the islands including ducks, coots, black swans and others. Turtles can also be spotted. The walk around the lake can be done in 10 minutes but its nicer to amble slowly! There are 2 playgrounds in the park - on either side of the lake and have different equipment to each other - meaning that the kids get 2 playground experiences rather than one generic one. Parking is also remarkably easy around the perimeter of the park and it is quite normal to see joggers running through the park or newly weds having their wedding photos taken in the lush setting. The park borders a swimming pool (open in summer) and the Moonee Ponds bowling club and contains a small cafe near the western side playground. The park is perfect for a romantic walk around the lake at twilight with your lover (it is well lit with lamp posts and is not dangerous at night) yet is also a perfect place for taking the kids to burn off some of their excess energy in the daytime and is also a great place for a jog or exercise session!

This is a lovely little park that happens to be located just across from the pub. It is sort of one…read moreof those places that add quite a lot of life to a small suburb stuck on the outer edges of a major city. However, it is clear that the park, and the suburb, have been around for quite a long time, and it is a lovely place to relax, and maybe even have a picnic.

This no doubt used to be a road, but it looks as if the council has blocked it off and put it in a…read moreclimbing wall. Actually, it's a small park, and looks pretty trendy, which is basically something that is befitting of Brunswick. It's a nice place, and certainly cool to hang around and all that. Still, I really can't climb these climbing walls - they are just way, way too slippery, but it's still fun to give a go.