Jim Stynes Bridge

Jim Stynes Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the Yarra River in Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria. Opened in 2014, it connects the Docklands precinct to North Wharf and the central city, forming part of the Capital City Trail. Named in honour of Australian rules footballer and philanthropist Jim Stynes, the bridge is notable for its curved design, river views and role in improving active transport links along the Yarra waterfront.

Visitors can expect a modern, curved pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Yarra River linking Docklands to North Wharf and the city. The flat, wide deck offers open views of the river, Docklands waterfront, Bolte Bridge and city skyline. It is a shared path used by walkers, joggers and cyclists as part of the Capital City Trail, with lighting for evening use and connections to promenades and parks on both banks.

Opened in 2014 by the City of Melbourne to complete a missing link in the Capital City Trail. Named after Jim Stynes (1966-2012), Dublin-born Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne Football Club, won the Brownlow Medal in 1991, and co-founded the Reach Foundation. The bridge honours his sporting and community contributions.

The bridge commemorates Jim Stynes and his philanthropic work with youth through the Reach Foundation. It serves as a community landmark promoting active transport, recreation and connection between Docklands and the central city along the Yarra River corridor.