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Flagstaff Gardens - Melbourne - Australia
Melbourne, Australia

Flagstaff Gardens

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Flagstaff Gardens

Melbourne, Australia

Rating★4.6(7,973 reviews)
Address309-311 William St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
ParkAttractionTop Rated

Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Overview

Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities.

Opening Hours

Monday
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Tuesday
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Visitor Reviews

**★★★★★ Thanakrit “Ton” Ananphadung — 3 months ago

Flagstaff Gardens is one of Melbourne’s most charming and historic public parks, offering a peaceful escape right in the middle of the city. Located near the Queen Victoria Market and Flagstaff Station, it’s a perfect spot for both locals and visitors to unwind after a busy day. The park is beautifully landscaped with tall, mature trees, wide lawns, and colorful flowerbeds that change with the seasons.

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**★★★★★ Sophia Y Binh — 3 months ago

One of the oldest and most beautiful parks in central Melbourne. Flagstaff Gardens, established in the 1860s, is the oldest public park in the city. It was originally used as a signal station (flagstaff) during the colonial period, and later transformed into a green garden for the community.

This is a large, peaceful park with towering old trees, lush green lawns, and the sound of birds chirping all day long. The air feels fresh and calm, even though it’s only a few minutes’ walk from the city

**★★★★★ Leo Lee — 5 months ago

This is a small-scale park located in the heart of the city, where different kinds of beauty quietly unfold. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting patterns on the tranquil pathways; in the afternoon, the laughter of children on the lawns mingles with the rustling of treetops in the breeze, as if composing a natural symphony. Every path and patch of greenery in the park is filled with the poetry of life, inviting visitors to slow their pace and savor the rare peace and serenity amidst the

**★★★★☆ Ashlee Jayde — 4 months ago

I’ve visited Flagstaff Gardens a few times as a Melbourne local, but most recently I went for a little lunchtime picnic midweek in September 2025. It’s such a beautiful spot right in the middle of the city and the perfect place to take a breather and escape the hustle. Being so close to Flagstaff Station makes it really convenient to get to, and there are also trams running along most of the surrounding streets, so it’s easy to stop by on your way through the city.

The park itself has so many l

**★★★★☆ Par Hwy — 5 months ago

Absolutely lovely gardens for strolling, resting, picnicking, and promenading, and gallivanting.

Within this broad expanse of grass, paths and trees there are a few historical and botanical curios, a kiddies playground, a tennis court with netball plug ins, a bowls club, and a house. There are toilets near the playground.

A park this close to Spencer and King Sts is a boon.

It's a good space, it's a big space, and I enjoyed exploring. I was actually on my way from King St to Arden St. On a mi

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