The parklands include:
The Domain Parklands is of historical importance for its associations with the early settlement of Melbourne and the foundation of British colonial administration in Victoria. The parklands include many memorials and statuary which reflect the links with the administration of the colony.
The area was cleared of trees in the early years of Victoria’s colonial history and then the space was converted to parkland during the 1840s. Since then, the area has been further developed with facilities to suit visitors over the years.