Edinburgh Gardens, Melbourne, Public park in North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia
Description
Edinburgh Gardens is a public park in North Fitzroy covering 24 hectares with mature trees distributed throughout the green space. The grounds include sports fields, playgrounds, walking paths, and various recreational facilities for visitors of all ages.
History
Queen Victoria granted the land in 1862 for the creation of a park in the area. Designer Clement Hodgkinson developed the layout with sports fields and organized recreational facilities.
Culture
The gardens host regular community gatherings and display art installations throughout the grounds. The historic rotunda at the center serves as a focal point where locals and visitors come together for celebrations and events.
Practical
The park offers tennis courts, basketball courts, cricket pitches, barbecue areas, and playgrounds scattered throughout the grounds. Public toilets are available across the site for visitor convenience.
Did you know?
The park features an empty pedestal that was originally intended for a statue of Queen Victoria. The original statue disappeared from the grounds approximately three years after it was installed.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Victoria).
Clifton Hill Shot Tower
1.1 km
Smith Street
1.3 km
La Mama Theatre
1.6 km
Cairo Flats
1.7 km
Fitzroy Town Hall
1.5 km
Albanian Mosque, Carlton North
955 m
Backwoods Gallery
1.1 km
Napier Street Housing
1.7 km
Dancehouse
990 m
Elvis Presley Memorial Garden
1.5 km
United Kingdom Hotel
1.1 km
Collingwood Post Office
1.6 km
Aqua Profonda sign
561 m
Melbourne Mausoleum
1.5 km
Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
1.3 km
Christian Israelite Sanctuary
1.7 km
Keith Haring mural
1.3 km
Carlton Court House
1.5 km
North Fitzroy electric railway substation
987 m
Carlton Police Station
1.4 km
St Marks Anglican Church
1.4 km
Brunswick Street Oval grandstand
92 m
Carlton Club building
1.5 km
Former Carlton Creche
1 km
Porter Prefabricated Iron Store
426 m
Underground Public Toilets
1.6 km
Carlton Library
828 m
Former Cable Tram Engine House
1.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes