Best Garden At Melbourne Near Me

4worldlovers: The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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Parliament Gardens is a beautifully maintained small triangular-shaped park that surrounds Parliament House in Melbourne. This scenic garden is a perfect site for you to take a pleasant break from the busy city.

The garden offers great views of popular landmarks around the area; including St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parliament House and the Melbourne City Synagogue. The welcoming setting offers a lush and pleasant space for visitors who want to enjoy a walk, relax or explore nature.

The most popular attraction here is the Coles Fountain – you’ll find this on the garden’s main lawn. The fountain features a curtain of cascading water with verdant shrubs acting as a backdrop. The sound of the cascading fountains creates a soothing sound that visitors will enjoy.

Parliament Gardens also contains a memorial for two of the most prominent indigenous leaders of Australia; Pastor Sir Douglas and Lady Gladys. The memorial also includes an artwork by Ngarra Murray.

4worldlovers: Maranoa Botanic Gardens plays a significant role as one of the most diverse botanical displays of Australian plants. It is a rich resource for students, researchers, botanist and nature enthusiasts alike.

It is the perfect spot for relaxing and immersing yourself in some of Australia’s most fascinating and unique flora. Follow the circuit path and discover a collection of around 4,000 native plant species, categorised into major vegetation groups from rainforest to arid zone.


The story of Maranoa Botanic Gardens began in 1901, when Mr J M Watson purchased 1.4 hectares of land for a private garden in Balwyn, in which he planted a collection of Australian and New Zealand natives.


In 1922, the City of Camberwell acquired the garden and it was officially opened to the public on the 18 September 1926.


The Garden was expanded in 1962 to its current 2.6 hectares and now supports approximately 4,000 native plant species. In 2015 the gardens adopted a Conservation Management Plan to guide its management and maintenance now and in the future.

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10am to 5pm; closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day; open Easter Sunday.

Dogs are not permitted within the fenced area of the Maranoa Botanic Gardens.

The gardens are available for hire for weddings and other celebrations.

Booking times: See opening hours above. Events need to be packed up by 4pm Monday to Friday and 5pm weekends and public holidays.

Chairs and tables: up to 20 chairs and 2 tables can be brought in for events

To find out more or make a booking, see hire a park, garden or reserve.

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This Florilegium documents many of the fascinating plants grown in the Maranoa Botanic Gardens through intricate and exquisite botanical paintings created by the Balwyn Botanical Art Group, led by art tutor Margaret Castle.

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One of Yarra's largest parks at 24 hectares, Edinburgh Gardens is located in the heart of North Fitzroy.

There are plenty of open lawn areas, shady and sheltered spots, garden beds and specimen trees, connected by an extensive network of paths.

Edinburgh Gardens is easily accessible by public transport, close to Rushall Station and Brunswick Street trams. Its proximity to the Capital City Trail makes it easy to get there on foot or bike.

2x football/cricket grounds at Alfred Crescent and W.T. Peterson ovals.

Personal Trainers are welcome to use this site if they have obtained a permit.

For information on booking the sports grounds, please visit sport ground bookings.

To book the park for an event, you will require an event permit.

You will need a permit if one of these conditions apply:

You plan to erect large structures (small 3x3 marquees are permitted: must be weighted down and secured safely. Spikes or pegs are strictly prohibited.)

A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required for all potential permits. The event permit must be carried by the hirer at all times

Alcohol may be consumed within the park between 9am and 9pm.

You can't sell Alcohol in the park unless you have a temporary liquor license.

Roughly half of the park is designated dog off-leash, making it easy for our 4 legged friends to catch up with their mates.

Dogs are allowed off-leash in unfenced sporting grounds only when the grounds are not in use for approved sporting events (including training)

Dogs must be kept on-leash within 10 metres of sporting grounds when they are in use for approved sporting events (including training)

This park has dog on-leash and dog off-leash zones. The dog off-leash zones are shaded on the map below.