Parks and reserves

Edinburgh GardensYarra City Council's parks and gardens include some of Melbourne's best known open space areas. Within the municipality, you'll find Edinburgh Gardens, Darling Gardens, Barkly Gardens, Burnley Park, Linear Park, Mayors Park and many more open space reserves.

Yarra's waterways, inner city location, social diversity and heritage character all contribute to a unique landscape. Council seeks to respond and respect this landscape through the establishment of a quality open space system that meets the recreational and environmental needs of the local community and enhances cultural, social and ecological values.

For information on specific parks in Yarra, click on the links below.

Abbotsford 

Alphington 

Burnley

Clifton Hill

Collingwood

Fairfield

Fitzroy

North Carlton

North Fitzroy

Princes Hill

Richmond

Shade policy

Council has also developed a shade policy in recognition of the importance of providing shaded areas in its parks and playgrounds.

DOCX format Open Space Shade Policy - 2011 (52.40 KB)

Further information

Park and Event Bookings
Civic Facilities
9205 5205
info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Grounds and Maintenance Inquiries
Jason Hocking
Coordinator - Open Space
9489 4588
Jason.Hocking@yarracity.vic.gov.au

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