Albert Park

Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225 ha sporting and recreational park that caters for formal and informal recreation. Albert Park is the focus for many of Victoria`s spectacular events and is also an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation.


Things to Do


* Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with your family

* Join a yacht or rowing club, take lessons or just hire a boat for fun

* Walk, cycle, or jog around the lake (5km), taking in the swans and sporting activities

* Have your wedding photographs using the city skyline as a backdrop

* Great for office functions, Christmas parties or family reunions


Events at Albert Park
Albert Park is host venue to some of Melbourne`s most spectacular cultural and sporting events:


* The Million Paws Walk is held in May;

* Fun Runs are held throughout the year;

* The Fosters Australian Grand Prix Carnival takes place in March;

* The Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for a Cure is held in October


Facilities


* 9 picnic areas most with barbecue, shelters and toilets. To book shelters simply complete the expression of interest form on the parksvic website and forward it to Albert Park Office

* There are playgrounds ranging from lawns to purpose-built play equipment

* Baby changing and disabled facilities

* Restaurants and function centres that take in the views of the lake and the passing parade

* Indoor sporting facilities include swimming, diving, basketball, netball, badminton, squash, table tennis, indoor cricket or become a member of the gym

* Outdoor sporting facilities cater for cricket, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, lawn bowls, tennis and boating

* Albert Park 18 Hole Public Golf Course and Golf Driving Range

* The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

* Junction Oval where several public sporting events are held

 

Category: National Parks and Reserves