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Albert Park Information

Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225 ha sporting and recreational park that caters for formal and informal recreation. Albert Park is the focus for many of Victoria's spectacular events and is also an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation. Things to Do * Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with your family * Join a yacht or rowing club, take lessons or just hire a boat for fun * Walk, cycle, or jog around the lake (5km), taking in the swans and sporting activities * Have your wedding photographs using the city skyline as a backdrop * Great for office functions, Christmas parties or family reunions Events at Albert Park Albert Park is host venue to some of Melbourne's most spectacular cultural and sporting events: * The Million Paws Walk is held in * Fun Runs are held throughout the ye * The Fosters Australian Grand Prix Carnival takes place in * The Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for a Cure is held in October Facilities * 9 picnic areas most with barbecue, shelters and toilets. To book shelters simply complete the expression of interest form on the parksvic website and forward it to Albert Park Office * 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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