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                    Parks and public spaces

                    Two people walking through a park near the city

                    Melbourne's parks, gardens and public open spaces offer a wonderful range of opportunities to make the most of your leisure time. 

                    Our open spaces are diverse in size and character. They range from the major parks and gardens that define our city with classic 19th century heritage features and majestic tree-lined avenues; to the 170-hectare Royal Park with its unique bushland landscape and wetlands habitat, as well as smaller neighbourhood and local reserves.

                    With a network of nearly 480 hectares of internationally acclaimed parks and gardens, there is something to suit everyone.

                    Major parks and gardens – map

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                    Melbourne's secret gardens and majestic parks
                    Melbourne is blessed with a ring of green spaces surrounding the city. Among the magnificent 19th century parks and gardens, you'll find hidden grottos, secluded ponds and sites of Aboriginal significance.