Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026.
A park visit starts with what is actually there, so this guide lists the council’s own feature lists for seven parks and gardens in and around Prahran: four in Prahran, two in South Yarra and one in Windsor. It covers playgrounds, barbecues, courts and the skate park.
Facilities come from council pages, and Fawkner Park is managed by the City of Melbourne rather than Stonnington. Dog-led parks are covered on the dog-friendly guide, so dogs appear here only where the council page says so.
We found no published opening hours for these parks, so none are stated. Check the council page for closures and weather before you go.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Skate park and tennis courts | Princes Gardens | Little Chapel Street, Prahran |
| Accessible playspaces and water feature | Victoria Gardens | 361 High Street, Prahran |
| BBQ and picnic tables | Grattan Gardens | Grattan Street, Prahran |
| Playground with shade sail | Connell Park | 37 Alfred Street, Prahran |
| Three playgrounds and tennis | Fawkner Park | 24-88 Commercial Road, South Yarra |
| BMX track and basketball | Windsor Siding | 104 Union Street, Windsor |
| Picnic shade and playground | Rockley Gardens | Toorak Road, South Yarra |
Princes Gardens — Little Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181
The council says the gardens feature a skate park, tennis courts, an outdoor basketball full court, a playground, shaded areas and ample lawns. Its tennis page lists three plexi-pave courts with public toilets and floodlights. The council describes the gardens as home to Chapel Off Chapel, and as bounded by Malvern Road, Essex Street and Little Chapel Street.
Water and toilets: The council’s feature list for the gardens includes drinking fountains and toilets.
Victoria Gardens — 361 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181
The council’s feature list for Victoria Gardens reads “Accessible playspaces * Dogs Off-lead * Playground * Shade Areas * Toilets * Water Feature”. It also names the Lumley children’s playground. On dogs, the council says the sunken garden is the only area in the gardens designated for off-leash exercise, so it is not a whole-park rule.
Start at: The council gives the address as 361 High Street, and the gardens run between High and Murray streets.
Grattan Gardens — Grattan Street, Prahran VIC 3181
Grattan Gardens is listed by the council with a BBQ, picnic tables, a playground, shade areas, a water feature and accessible access. The council says it is just metres from Prahran Market and Chapel Street, and calls it a place to have some lunch and enjoy a little bit of nature. The council page does not list it as an off-lead park.
Distance / grade / surface: The council gives no distance or surface for the gardens, only a facility list, so treat it as a short stop rather than a route.
Connell Park — 37 Alfred Street, Prahran VIC 3181
The council says Connell Park features tables and chairs and a playground, with large trees offering some shade. Its playground has accessible play equipment and a shade sail. Some map listings still call it Connell Reserve, but the council calls it Connell Park at the same Alfred Street location.
Start at: Prahran Station, which the council places a short walk from the park.
Fawkner Park — 24-88 Commercial Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
Fawkner Park is in South Yarra and managed by the City of Melbourne. The council says it has three different children’s playgrounds, one in the centre designed especially for toddlers, plus barbecues, seats, drinking fountains and three public toilets. It also lists the Fawkner Park Tennis Centre with an adjacent cafe. On dogs, the council says there are designated off-leash areas and designated areas where dogs are prohibited at all times.
Water and toilets: The City of Melbourne page lists drinking fountains and public toilets, three in all.
Windsor Siding — 104 Union Street, Windsor VIC 3181
The council describes Windsor Siding as moments from Windsor station, with a playground that has accessible equipment, an outdoor basketball full court, a BMX track, lawn, a BBQ area and picnic seating. It sits next to the Stonnington Children’s Centre between Union and Peel streets. The council’s off-lead page lists Windsor Siding under Windsor, though the park’s own page does not, so follow the signs on site.
Start at: Windsor station, which the council says is moments away.
Rockley Gardens — Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
The council says Rockley Gardens are minutes from the Toorak Road and Chapel Street shopping strips and offer ample shade for picnics and a playground for younger visitors. Its feature list adds picnic tables and toilets. The council also suggests the gardens are a good place to enjoy a book borrowed from the Toorak/South Yarra library across the road.
Weather call: Check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast before you go, as the shade is the council’s selling point and rain is not covered by any listing.
Quick answers
Which Prahran parks have a skate park?
The council lists a skate park, Prahran Skate Park, at Princes Gardens, alongside tennis courts, an outdoor basketball full court and a playground.
Where can I have a barbecue near Prahran?
The council lists a BBQ at Grattan Gardens and a BBQ area at Windsor Siding, and the City of Melbourne lists barbecues at Fawkner Park in South Yarra.
Which parks near Prahran have accessible playgrounds?
The council lists accessible playspaces at Victoria Gardens, accessible play equipment with a shade sail at Connell Park, and accessible playground equipment at Windsor Siding.
Can dogs go off-lead in Prahran parks?
Only in places the council names. At Victoria Gardens it is the sunken garden only, Fawkner Park has designated off-leash and prohibited areas, and the council’s off-lead page lists Windsor Siding. Follow the signs on site.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and council pages. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go. The photos are illustrative, from Unsplash: they show the kind of place, not the places on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Princes Gardens: openstreetmap.org/670999815, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Princes-Gardens, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Off-lead-parks-and-reserves
- Victoria Gardens: openstreetmap.org/23014265, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Victoria-Gardens, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Off-lead-parks-and-reserves
- Grattan Gardens: openstreetmap.org/42911155, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Grattan-Gardens
- Connell Park: openstreetmap.org/42118876, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Connell-Park
- Fawkner Park: openstreetmap.org/12273713, melbourne.vic.gov.au/walking-your-dog, melbourne.vic.gov.au/fawkner-park
- Windsor Siding: openstreetmap.org/41803361, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Windsor-Siding, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Off-lead-parks-and-reserves
- Rockley Gardens: openstreetmap.org/41803740, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Rockley-Gardens
