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Royal park is one of the most beautiful park I have visited in Melbourne. Me and my niece went there on a Saturday. We had fun together. There were a long pathway to walk. The cleanliness is also appreciable. An awesome place to sit with family, friends or even you can enjoy your own company 🌝
Spacious park and very relaxing to walk in the green among the city. You can meet some cute dogs along the way or simply say hi to the people who walk by.
I’ve lived in metro Melbourne for 5 decades and other than to take our kids to the very good nature playground a couple of times I never set foot here. It didn’t draw us to visit during Covid times when we had exploration limits. It has some great native Melbourne flora and grassland patches. Needs a good cafe, lots of labelling of the notable old gums and estimates of age, wide open paths around the entire perimeter. Unsure why the wide open space in the middle is so empty? I was surprised at how big the whole park precinct is.Good to see a review of the master plan is in train…lots of hidden parts due to landscaping and visibility issues and should be brightly lit at night.
Such a great park! spacious, great variety of play areas, a very nice sandpit section, swings, slides, water play, green areas to play ball games. Plenty of shaded areas.
Really enjoyed our time at this park!
Really enjoyed our time at this park!
Great for little kids and big kids. My grand kids (all 5 and under) spent half an hour climbing the grassy hill and rolling down. The space enables so much imaginative play. Just loved it.
Maybe different at night… but bikes cycling… people running…. People putting up…Getting out and about…
Maybe scary at night??!?!
Maybe scary at night??!?!
Wide open space with many pockets of fun. Good for the old and young. It also has a water play area that kids love, pumping up water and unblocking dams
Such lovely parks so close to home. Very lucky, lots of great work going on with projects. A fun walk and beautiful to get fresh air on an early Spring Day.
Don't the pictures speak for themselves, what an adventure, more parks like this please. This is the best park I've come across. It's a hidden gem.
Fun enough, but it's probably aimed at kids 4-7. Many things are a bit too big for toddlers and wee kiddies. There are plenty of swings, but the chains are really short, so it's better catered to the toddler age group
Perfect way to spend time waiting for appointments while at the Royal Children’s Hospital! This is a diverse playground with different zones catering to all ages (including adventurous adults!). Low and high ropes courses, various swings and slides, water and sand play/pumping stations and several other climbing structures make this nature playground perfect for expending energy and engaging in active and imaginative play. Always a highlight of our trips to the Children’s.
If you're looking for a fun place to take your kids, this spot is a must-visit. There are plenty of obstacle courses that both kids and parents will enjoy, but keep in mind that there isn't much shade, so be sure to come prepared with hats, sunscreen, and plenty of water. There's also a water fountain that kids love, so it's a good idea to bring extra clothes if you plan on staying a while. I personally recommend going in the late evening to avoid the heat of the day.And if you're planning a family BBQ, you're in luck! There are several BBQ facilities available for use. All in all, this is a great spot for families looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors together.
Absolutely amazing spot, we could have spent all day here. Creative and interesting equipment encouraging children to use their imagination and problem solve, right down to the different paths and access points between areas. Our one year old (not yet walking) was the youngest playing, and so many parents were getting involved too which was great. The big hill was perfect for rolling down, which the 3 year old loved, and we also went on a big walk/bike ride around the park. The pump/waterfall and sandpit combo were a favourite. We were there on a cool day but I can imagine shade would be an issue on warm days. Definitely recommend.
Me and my wife have just found this beautiful park next to the children's hospital, have a walk around the area, there's plenty of playgrounds activities for children of all ages, will recommend to my relatives with children to visit here and planning to have a family BBQ sooner...
Massive sprawling parklands and grassland area so close to Melbourne CBD. These gardens seem to go on and on. In some respects,the park is not particularly flashy, but on tthe other hand they are one of Melbourne's best kept secrets - offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Right near the Zoo, University of Melbourne and the Royal Children's Hospital. Accessible via tram, but best enjoyed on foot.
Royal Park is where the Royal Children's Hospital used to be. It is now a beautiful park, with a large playground, sand pit, and lot and lots of trees, green grass and hills.
You could very easily spend a few hours here. There are public toilets there, and a map at each of the entry points.
It looks very popular, lots of families, lots of kids. Street parking that is free on the weekends.
You could very easily spend a few hours here. There are public toilets there, and a map at each of the entry points.
It looks very popular, lots of families, lots of kids. Street parking that is free on the weekends.