Correction (9 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 on 9 October 2026.
This guide covers five places for running and cycling in and around St Kilda: Marina Reserve on the foreshore, Catani Gardens in St Kilda West, Point Ormond Reserve in Elwood, Albert Park Lake, and a bike shop in Prahran.
Each was checked against OpenStreetMap, council pages, Parks Victoria and the shop’s own site. Those pages list facilities and permitted activities rather than route lengths, so this page gives no loop distances. Where a source is silent, we say nothing.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Trail link and skate park | Marina Reserve and St Kilda Skate Park | 29 Marine Parade, St Kilda |
| Foreshore running and playground | Catani Gardens | Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda West |
| Cycling and running, Elwood end | Point Ormond Reserve | Marine Parade, Elwood |
| Lake loop, picnic areas | Albert Park (Albert Park Lake) | Albert Park Lake, Albert Park |
| Repairs, hire and new bikes | Melbourne Bicycle Centre (bikes.com.au) | 179 High Street, Prahran |
Marina Reserve and St Kilda Skate Park — 29 Marine Parade, St Kilda VIC 3182
Marina Reserve is at 29 Marine Parade, on the foreshore at St Kilda beach, according to the council. The council says the reserve is part of the greater Bay Trail bike path. Its page lists accessible walking paths, a bike lane and public toilets, plus the St Kilda Skatepark, which it calls world-class. The council gives the opening as daily, sunrise to sunset.
Start at: Marine Parade at the southern end of St Kilda Beach, where the council places the reserve; parking along Marine Parade is paid.
Catani Gardens — Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda West VIC 3182
Catani Gardens are on Beaconsfield Parade in St Kilda West, and the council says the heritage listed gardens sit next to the St Kilda foreshore. Its page lists Running among the activities, along with BBQs, an accessible public toilet and a playground with shade sails. The council’s activity list names running, and we did not see cycling listed.
Water and toilets: the council lists an accessible public toilet; check its page for water.
Point Ormond Reserve — Marine Parade, Elwood VIC 3184
Point Ormond Reserve is on Marine Parade in Elwood, at the southern edge of this guide’s area rather than in St Kilda itself. The council’s page lists Cycling, Running and BBQs among its activities. It describes a seaside playground that now caters to all ages and abilities, with the Point Ormond Lookout and beacon close by.
Turn-around point: the Point Ormond Lookout and beacon, which the council places close to the playground.
Albert Park (Albert Park Lake) — Albert Park Lake, Albert Park VIC 3206
Parks Victoria says you can jog, cycle or walk around Albert Park Lake, just 3km from the centre of Melbourne. It describes a park of over 226 hectares, and the park sits north-west of St Kilda. Parks Victoria also lists nine picnic areas around the lake, with free electric barbecues, playgrounds and shelters. It says parking fees apply.
Weather call: check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast before you go, because Parks Victoria describes wide open spaces around the lake.
Melbourne Bicycle Centre (bikes.com.au) — 179 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181
Melbourne Bicycle Centre is at 179 High Street in Prahran, north-east of St Kilda. Its site calls it home of a giant range of electric bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, gravel bikes, commuter bikes, kids bikes and accessories. The site’s footer menu lists Bike Repair Services and Bike Hire, and we found no prices for either. It lists hours of 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday, and Sunday closed.
Start at: the Bike Hire page on bikes.com.au to confirm what is offered, since no prices were available to us.
Quick answers
Where can I cycle on the St Kilda foreshore?
The council says Marina Reserve, at 29 Marine Parade, is part of the greater Bay Trail bike path, and its page lists a bike lane. Point Ormond Reserve in Elwood lists Cycling among its activities. Parks Victoria says you can cycle around Albert Park Lake, a little way north-west of St Kilda.
Is there a bike shop near St Kilda?
Melbourne Bicycle Centre at 179 High Street, Prahran, is the one shop we could verify. Its site lists Bike Repair Services and Bike Hire in its footer menu and gives hours of 9am to 5.30pm on weekdays, 9am to 5pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday. We found no prices, so ask the shop.
Where can I run near St Kilda?
The council’s page for Catani Gardens in St Kilda West lists Running, and so does its page for Point Ormond Reserve in Elwood. Parks Victoria says you can jog around Albert Park Lake. None of these pages gives a route length, so this guide prints none.
What are the opening hours at Marina Reserve in St Kilda?
The council gives Marina Reserve as open daily, sunrise to sunset. Its page also lists public toilets, a playground and the St Kilda Skatepark, so you can plan a stop there on a Bay Trail ride.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, government pages and the places’ own websites. 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
- Marina Reserve and St Kilda Skate Park: openstreetmap.org/45031440, portphillip.vic.gov.au/skate-and-bmx-parks, portphillip.vic.gov.au/marina-reserve
- Catani Gardens: openstreetmap.org/18043576, portphillip.vic.gov.au/catani-gardens
- Point Ormond Reserve: openstreetmap.org/45032252, portphillip.vic.gov.au/point-ormond-reserve
- Albert Park (Albert Park Lake): openstreetmap.org/15865305, parks.vic.gov.au/albert-park, parks.vic.gov.au/dog-walking-in-albert-park
- Melbourne Bicycle Centre (bikes.com.au): openstreetmap.org/1140023134, bikes.com.au
