Treasury Gardens

Treasury Gardens is an urban park in East Melbourne featuring interconnected walking paths that wind through the grounds. Native Australian trees grow alongside traditional European plantings, with a central pond surrounded by mature specimens creating distinct sections throughout the space.

The park was created in 1867 based on a design featuring diagonal crossing paths and a pond edged with willows. This layout embodied nineteenth-century thinking about organizing green spaces within city boundaries.

The name refers to the Treasury building that once stood here, reflecting the government's presence in this space. Today, visitors encounter several memorials nestled among the plantings, which show how people have marked important moments in this Melbourne location.

The park sits between Wellington Parade and Spring Street, remaining open and accessible year-round. Level pathways allow comfortable walking through different sections, making it easy for visitors to move around at their own pace.

In September 2019, tens of thousands of people gathered here for a climate rally, revealing how this green space can accommodate large assemblies. The grounds provided room for a crowd that would normally use the park for quiet walking and small group activities.

Location: City of Melbourne

Inception: 1867

Elevation above the sea: 31 m

Address: 2-18 Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Phone: +61396589658

Website: https://melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/parks-open-spaces/major-parks-gardens/Pages/treasury-gardens.aspx

GPS coordinates: -37.81420,144.97600

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41