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St KIlda Primary Garden

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Off lead areas for dogs

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Albert Park from the air

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Albert Park. Photo: Jon Garner.

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Black swan

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Change of conditions

  • The Middle Park RSL Pavilion will be demolished as part of the State Sports Facilities Project. Work will commence Monday 30th April. Please be aware of increased contractor vehicle movement and minor pedestrian and vehicle diversions whilst works are undertaken. at Albert Park
    Saturday 28 April, 2012 |
Barbeque
Bird watching
Cafes/restaurants
Canoeing
Cycling
Dog walking
Fishing
Jogging
Picnicking
Playground
Rowing
Short walk
Sporting fields
Yachting/Sailing

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.

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Organising an event at Albert Park


To enable Parks Victoria to prepare sufficiently for the demand on Albert Park an Expression of Interest process for events is undertaken annually, in line with the financial year.

Please be aware that Parks Victoria is now seeking expression of interest from qualified individuals or oganisations who wish to conduct events at Albert Park Reserve between July 2012 to June 2013. 

Applications are due by 5:00pm Friday 17 February 2012, please be aware that applications received after this date will not be accepted.


The information below outlines important information regarding event assessment process and event requirements.

Event guidelines and general information
Event application form PDF or Word.
Albert Park event locations map.

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

Popular things to do

Sailing

Sailing Clubs The sailing clubs that operate on Albert Park Lake conduct regular races on the lake every Saturday and are all located in Aquatic Drive. The clubs welcomes new members and provides regular training programs. The Albert Park Sailing Club can be contacted on 9571 5047. The Albert Park Yacht Club …

Rowing

The rowing clubs at Albert Park Lake operate weekly races and annual regattas. The Albert Park South Melbourne Rowing Club operate from the Plant-Williamson Rowing Pavilion. They can be contacted by email on apsmrc@gmail.com. Beginners are welcome on Sundays at 10.00am. The Y Rowing Club operate from …

Albert Park Golf Course

Play a round of golf on the Albert Park 18 hole public Golf Course or try out the Golf Driving Range.

swimming

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

You can swim, dive or try out the indoor sports facilities and fitness gym at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre.

Bird watching

Albert Park is home to a wide diversity of bird life that make their home on the lake, making it a good spot for birdwatching. The lake and associated parklands is an important breeding and feeding habitat for these species. The park note below provides information on the birds …

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Contact information

Call Parks Victoria on 13 1963

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Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Electric/Gas BBQ
  • Playground
  • Playscape
  • Information Shelter
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Toilet
  • Sealed carpark
  • Basketball hoops

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Joint efforts to rebuild fencing at Tobacco Flat

11 Apr 2012

Parks Victoria in partnership with the Mansfield Alpine Four Wheel Drive Club (MAFWDC) recently held a working bee at Tobacco Flat, Howqua Hills Historic Area near Mansfield. The purpose of the working bee was to close off and rehabilitate the ‘bog hole’ located on the main Intermediate Flat Camping area …

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Park Statistics

Area

188.7ha