Royal Park
Royal Park
4.5
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,741 contributions
Aug 2022
Royal Park is Melbourne's largest inner city park, with a area of 180 ha (450 acres), taking in open space, sporting facilities and bushland. . Royal Park is 4 km (2,5 miles) north of the CBD, it's easy to get to by tram. It has abundant wildlife, including possums and native birdlife, such as aquatic birds and parrots. Sporting activities are well provided for, including tennis and golf. Many visitors just like to walk around. By the way, the grassy patch near the Royal Children's Hospital is good for kite flying.
Written 8 August 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,741 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Royal Park is a large inner park on the outskirts of the City of Melbourne. In fact, it's the most expansive park in the City. The park has a wide range of sporting facilities, and an up-to-date playground for children. The Royal Park Golf Course is a breeding place for champions, and it's only 3 km (2 miles) from the City. He best place to access the park is through Gatehouse St.
Written 14 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,741 contributions
Mar 2020
Royal Park is Melbourne's largest inner city park. It has an area of 181 hectares (447 acres). The park has a host of sporting facilities, including a public golf course. The Park contains the Melboune Zoo. The Park mainly lightly wooded, with eucalypts and accaias. It's a favourite spot for walkers and cyclists. There's also a good playground for children The Park is bounded by Gatehouse Street in the South, Flemingston Road in the West and Royal Oarade in the East. Best access is number 59 tram (Flemington Road) and number 19 tram (Royal Parade). Royal Park is offically in the suburb of Parkville. Melbourne people are very proective of their parks, and Royal Park is a firm favourite.
Written 3 March 2020
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia33,225 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I walk through the park often and sometimes I see a fox in broad daylight near Royal Park station. They are getting used to people. Early August and Winter/Spring flowers are appearing. The park is really looking good.
Written 8 August 2023
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia33,225 contributions
Aug 2021
The park is large and, even with lockdown crowds of cyclists and dog walkers, there are quiet places to find. I wandered around the Urban Camp and acquainted myself with the military history of the park, then walked around the grassland parts near the Children's Hospital. Not a lot of seats, but plenty of people wandering around and admiring the city views.
Written 7 August 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,741 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Royal Park is Melbourne's largest inner- city park. It can be easily accessed from Gatehouse Street, in the south. Royal Park has a number of wetlands, which add variety to the green grass. There are extensive sporting grounds, which attract athletes of all sorts. The tennis courts are popular with locals and visitors alike, as is the golf course. Royal Park is good for rambling. Certain areas of the park are off leash for dogs, other areas are dog-free.
Written 17 May 2023
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia38,672 contributions
Nov 2020
Many parks in one with great array of points of interest. Today I visited the Australian Native Garden located in the SE corner.
Such a pretty spot with large native trees and a nice pond. Popular spot with locals for a picnic
Such a pretty spot with large native trees and a nice pond. Popular spot with locals for a picnic
Written 10 November 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,741 contributions
Nov 2021
Royal Park is a large inner city park with room to roam. The playing fields have been largely remained unused during the Corona virus lockdown. There is abundant birdlife and much of the park remains underdeveloped. It's a great place to wander.
Written 23 November 2021
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia33,225 contributions
July 2022
The Main Ridge Path is a short dirt track paralleling the Railway Line and is between the Royal Park and Flemington Bridge railway Stations. It is only accessible by foot and protects some rare species. It is a quiet spot and quite secluded. I walked through today, but it was very quiet. What you would expect for the Winter. Some flowers were just starting to appear on trees.
Written 3 July 2022
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K710
Wangaratta, Australia210 contributions
Sept 2019
located quite central near University and Hospitals it is great for morning run or walks. It incorporates the Melbourne Zoo and a public golf course. Great playground!
Written 17 September 2019
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