Albert Park boasts 225-hectares of beautiful park land including a picturesque lake and network of trails. It's located in the City of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne and is the venue for many of Victoria's popular public events. The park is a mecca for sporting and recreation enthusiasts with a superb 18 hole golf course, walking and cycling tracks, boat and canoe hire and fishing opportunities. Other facilites include picnic tables, barbecue areas, playgorunds, restaurants and toilets. Albert park is also an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation
- Utilise the free public barbecues or one of the picnic areas.
- Take your dog for a walk and let them roam free in one of the 'off-leash' areas.
- Join a yacht or rowing club, take lessons or hire a boat, canoe or kayak just for fun.
- Walk, cycle, or jog around the 5km lake track, taking in the picturesque surroundings.
- Use the city skyline as a backdrop for your wedding photographs.
- Grab your board and try out the skate ramp.
- Join an amateur sporting club that use one of the park's 21 sports fields, or come along and spectate.
- Check out the views from the viewing tower located behind The Point Restaurant .
- Book an area in the park for office functions, Christmas parties or family reunions.
- Take a ride in a hot air balloon!
9 picnic areas most with barbecue, shelters and toilets.
Open space areas can be booked for events including, walkathons, fun runs or any charitable event.
There are playgrounds ranging from lawns to purpose-built play equipment.
Baby changing and disabled facilities.
Restaurants and function centres that take in the views of the lake and the passing parade.
Indoor sporting facilities include swimming, diving, basketball, netball, badminton, squash, table tennis, indoor cricket or become a member of the gym.
Outdoor sporting facilities cater for cricket, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, lawn bowls, tennis and boating.
Albert Park 18 Hole Public Golf Course and Golf Driving Range.
The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Junction Oval where several public sporting events are held
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