Only 3km from the heart of the city, Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing.

Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a 5km walking and running track.

Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with the family.

Hire a boat and explore the lake.

Walk, cycle or jog around the track, past green lawns and playing fields.

Enjoy watching the colourful sailboats on the lake and take in the magnificent views of the city skyline.

Sporting facilities include a golf driving range, gymnasium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Parking

• Parking fees apply to all car parks and kerbside parking spaces within Albert Park.
• Time restrictions and ticket requirements are shown on parking signs within the park.
• Tickets must be displayed prominently on the dashboard to avoid parking fines.
• Further information regarding parking restrictions, fees and permits can be found here.

Organising an event at Albert Park

A wide variety of events are held at Albert Park throughout the year, with the peak period during the summer months. Events range from fun runs, sporting tournaments, international and national level of competition.

Albert Park is on Crown Land, therefore it’s managed under the Crown Land Reserves Act 1978. Under the Act a person must not conduct an organised event unless in accordance with a permit issued by the Committee of Management (Parks Victoria).

To enable Parks Victoria to prepare for the demand on the park an Expression of Interest process is undertaken annually, in line with the financial year, to hold events at Albert Park. The calendar allows Parks Victoria to set down public events, inform stakeholders of scheduled events and associated road closures, thus avoiding potential clashes with tenant activities.

The 2013/2014 Albert Park Event Calendar has been finalised with no further applications being accepted during this period. Please contact Parks Victoria if you wish to be notified when the next Expression of Interest period opens.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria