Things to Do in Parkville (2026) — Activities & Attractions

Things to Do in Parkville (2026)

Parkville has 255 verified venues and amenities. Here is how to spend your time.

Eat and Drink

Parkville has 54 restaurants, 75 cafes and 27 bars/pubs.

Start here:

• Dinner: Shinwa Izakaya, Sushi Sushi, Barkly’s Kitchen — full restaurant guide
• Coffee: Ho Ho’s Canteen, Avist Cafe, Professors Walk Cafe — full cafe guide
• Drinks: The Wild Geese, Albion Hotel, The Bergy Seltzer — full bar guide

Get Outdoors

42 parks in Parkville:

• Wilson Avenue Park
• Princes Park
• Royal Park
• Temple Park
• Ievers Reserve

Stay Active

18 gyms and fitness centres. Full fitness guide

Weekend Ideas

1. Morning: Coffee at Ho Ho’s Canteen, then walk through Wilson Avenue Park
2. Afternoon: Browse local shops and galleries
3. Evening: Dinner at Shinwa Izakaya, drinks at The Wild Geese

Related Guides

• Best Restaurants in Parkville
• Best Cafes in Parkville
• Best Bars in Parkville
• Cost of Living in Parkville
• Parkville Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Parkville
• Is Parkville Safe?
• Parkville Transport Guide

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

• OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
• ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
• REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au