Parks and Green Spaces in Carlton (2026)
Carlton has 35 parks and reserves. Excellent green coverage — most addresses are within a short walk of a park.
All Parks in Carlton
Murchison Square
Argyle Square
University Square
South Lawn
North Lawn
Chemical Engineering Lawn
1888 South Lawn
Alumni Courtyard
Macarthur Square
Frank King Park
Burton Reserve
Neill/Canning Street Reserve
Eight Hour Reserve
Nicholson Street Reserve
Carlton Housing Estate
Lincoln Square
College Crescent Reserve
University Cenotaph Garden
Haymarket Lane
Station Street Park
Reeves Street Park
The Bulpadock
Neill Street Reserve
Zoology Lawn
Physics Courtyard
Old Geology Courtyard
La Mama Square
Courtyard
Sunken Garden
Keppel Street Park
Picken Lawn
1888 Courtyard
Welcome Garden
Cardigan Street Park
Carlton Gardens
What to Look For
- Playgrounds — fenced options for toddlers
- Dog off-leash areas — check council signage
- BBQ facilities — free electric BBQs in many Melbourne parks
- Shade — mature trees or shade sails
- Public toilets — especially important for families
Council Contact
For park maintenance, events, or facility bookings, contact your local council.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data-sourced guide. Last refresh: March 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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