Fawkner Park

Fawkner Park is a 41-hectare public park in South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, bounded by St Kilda Road, Commercial Road, Punt Road and Toorak Road. Established in 1862 and named after Melbourne co-founder John Pascoe Fawkner, it is managed by the City of Melbourne. The park features open lawns, mature tree avenues, sports ovals, playgrounds and barbecue areas, serving as a major recreational green space near the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance.

Visitors can expect a large, flat urban park with expansive grassed areas, mature elm and oak avenues, and formal pathways. The park contains multiple sports ovals, tennis courts, a playground, picnic and barbecue areas, and open lawns for informal recreation. It is bordered by major roads with city skyline views, and is commonly used for walking, jogging, dog walking, picnics and organised sports. Facilities are spread across the park with seating and shade trees throughout.

Reserved in 1862 as a public park and named after John Pascoe Fawkner, co-founder of Melbourne. Designed as part of Melbourne's system of parks and gardens in the 19th century, it has served as a major public recreation reserve for over 160 years and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its historic landscape and layout.

A significant community recreation space for inner Melbourne, used for organised sports, informal gatherings, picnics and community events. Its mature plantings and open landscape contribute to Melbourne's parkland character and provide a green buffer between South Yarra and the city centre.