Alexandra Gardens

Alexandra Gardens is a heritage-listed public park on the south bank of the Yarra River in central Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1901 and named for Queen Alexandra, it forms part of the Domain Parklands near the Royal Botanic Gardens. The gardens feature expansive lawns, mature trees, river frontage and historic rowing boathouses. It is valued for recreation, riverside walks and city views opposite Federation Square and Flinders Street.

Visitors can expect open grassy lawns and mature trees along the Yarra River in central Melbourne, with paved paths for walking, jogging and cycling. The gardens offer river views, historic boathouses, rowing activity on the water, picnic and barbecue areas, and skyline views toward the city centre. The setting is flat and open, connecting to Birrarung Marr and the Royal Botanic Gardens via riverside trails.

Established in 1901 and named in honour of Queen Alexandra, consort of King Edward VII. Created from former swamp and lagoon land along the Yarra River as part of river improvements overseen by public works engineer Carlo Catani, forming part of the Domain Parklands development.

Part of the Domain Parklands and Yarra River precinct, a central recreational and event space for Melbourne. Used for community gatherings, rowing and riverside recreation, and associated with annual events such as the Moomba Festival held along the Yarra.