Princes Park, Carlton

It is located directly north of the University of Melbourne and bounded on its eastern and western sides by Melbourne General Cemetery and Royal Parade respectively Although the park consists of a number of Australian rules football ovals, the bowling green of the Prince’s Park Carlton Bowls Club Bowls, and a small stretch of parkland, it is best known as the location of Ikon Park, the old Prince’s Park Football Ground, the home of the Carlton Football Club.

[3] The Capital City Trail passes through the northern section of the park, following the path of the now-closed Inner Circle railway line.

The event's traditional venue, the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds was unavailable due to redevelopment.

Regular events include the Sri Chinmoy Prince’s Park Winter Running Festival, Victorian Road Runners Prince’s Park Fun Run, and the Parkville parkrun.

In 2018, Australian comedian and actress Eurydice Dixon was murdered by Jaymes Todd in the park.