Victoria is home to many beautiful parks and gardens.

Most parks and gardens are located just a short and scenic walk from train stations and tram and bus stops. Take some time off to stop and smell the roses.

Follow the links below and find out why Victoria is known as the Garden State.

→ Albert Park
→ Alexandra Gardens
→ Birrarung Marr
→ CERES Community Environment Park
→ Cooks' Cottage and Fitzroy Gardens
→ Flagstaff Gardens
→ Queen Victoria Gardens
→ Royal Botanic Gardens
→ Treasury Gardens

	Albert Park
	Contact details Call 03 9695 9000 Visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Located: Albert Road, Albert Park

Located just outside the central business district, Albert Park is a sporting and recreational hub. The park is home to the Australian Grand Prix and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and is an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation. Walk, cycle, jog, row, sail, dine or just relax around the lake and enjoy the city's magnificent skyline.

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	Alexandra Gardens
	Contact details Call 03 9658 9658 Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au Located: Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne

Established as an ornamental garden in 1904, Alexandra Gardens covers five hectares adjacent to the Yarra River. A popular destination for picnics, cycling, jogging or watching early morning rowers, the gardens offer a range of hidden treasures including a star-shaped garden bed representing the Federation of Australia. The gardens are also home to the Riverslide Skatepark.

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	Birrarung Marr
	Contact details Call 03 9658 9658 Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au Located: Adjacent to Federation Square, easily accessed from Swanston Street

Birrarung Marr is Melbourne's newest park located alongside the Yarra River in the heart of the city. Enjoy the dramatic open spaces and sculptured terraces or the many festivals and events that take place here.

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	CERES Community Environment Park
	Contact details Call 03 9387 2609 Visit www.ceres.org.au Located: 8 Lee Street, Brunswick East Opening hours: 9am-5pm daily

CERES, also the name of the Roman goddess for agriculture, is a community environment project located beside Merri Creek in Brunswick. A great way to learn about local and worldwide environmental issues.

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	Cooks' Cottage and Fitzroy Gardens
	Contact details Call 03 9658 9658 Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au Located: Wellington Parade, East Melbourne Opening hours: 9am-5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. Conservatory closed for short periods during exhibition change-overs.

Discover the historic and botanic treasures of these gardens, from the flower filled conservatory to the 150-year-old avenue of magnificent elms. Visit Cooks' Cottage, the home of the parents of Captain James Cook, one of the first Europeans to chart Australia's coast.

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	Flagstaff Gardens
	Contact details Call 03 9658 9658 Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au Located: La Trobe Street, between King and William streets, Melbourne

The central city location makes Flagstaff Gardens a favourite resting place. The historic monuments, art installations and proximity to the Queen Victoria Market make the gardens a popular point on the tourist trail.

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	Queen Victoria Gardens
	Contact details Call 03 9658 9658 Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au Located: St Kilda Road, Melbourne (opposite The Arts Centre)

Part of Domain Parklands, the Queen Victoria Gardens are Melbourne's memorial to Queen Victoria. The gardens feature bronzed statues, flowering shrubs, ponds and flower beds set in manicured lawns. See the superb floral clock made with 7000 flowering and bedding plants.

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	Royal Botanic Gardens
	Contact details Call 03 9252 2300 Visit www.rbg.vic.gov.au Located: St Kilda Road, Melbourne (opposite The Arts Centre) Opening hours: Visitor Centre 9am-5pm weekdays and 9.30am-5pm weekends.

The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions. It is renowned as one of the world's finest landscaped gardens, extending over 36 hectares and displaying more than 50,000 plants. Enjoy a guided walk, browse in the Gardens Shop or enjoy a drink at one of the popular cafes.

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	Treasury Gardens
	Contact details Call 03 9658 9658 Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au Located: Corner Spring Street and Wellington Parade, Melbourne

Melbourne's oldest gardens. These formal gardens contain a number of statues and monuments, including a memorial to US President John F Kennedy. Visit imposing 19th century public buildings on the northern side of the gardens.

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