Parks and gardens of Melbourne

[1][2] Renowned as one of the most livable cities in the world, there is an abundance of parks, gardens and green belts close to the CBD with a variety of common and rare plant species amid landscaped vistas, pedestrian pathways, and tree-lined avenues, all managed by Parks Victoria.

The first superintendent of the Port Phillip region, Charles La Trobe, set aside large tracts of land around the city for open space, parkland and gardens.

Many of these parks and gardens are within easy walking distance of the central business district.

The Dandenong Ranges to the east of Melbourne are famous for their gardens, which are established on rich volcanic soil in a high rainfall area.

A popular pastime during autumn is to drive through the hills viewing the vibrant foliage of deciduous trees.

The skyline visible from the Royal Botanic Gardens
An avenue of English Elms in Fitzroy Gardens
View of the city centre from the Shrine of Remembrance
Carlton Gardens south
Late afternoon sunlight on the Fitzroy Gardens
Speaker's mound at Speakers' corner, Birrarung Marr
Catani Gardens in St Kilda is typical of the many gardens in the bayside area which are often lined with stands of Canary Island Date Palms.
Aerial panorama of the Victoria State Rose Garden in Werribee
Maribyrnong River at Brimbank Park
Aerial panorama of Ruffey Lake Park. Sunset 24 September 2023.
Treasury Gardens in winter