Parks & Green Spaces in Toorak

Toorak has more green space than most people realise

Best Parks

Cleo — 275 Clendon Road

A newer addition that has earned its place. Pricing is transparent — no hidden fees. Rating: ★★★½☆.

Ivy Post (74 Orrong Road) — Worth knowing about in Toorak. Established in 2018. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Playgrounds

The Old Cellar (47 Orrong Road) — Reliable and consistent in Toorak. Check their website for current hours. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Happy Store — 21 Toorak Road

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. Book ahead on weekends. Rating: ★★★★★.

Walking Trails

Depot (216 Albany Road) — One of the better ones in Toorak. Established in 2010. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

New Larder (325 Orrong Road) — A solid option in Toorak. Open daily. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Dog-Friendly Parks

River — 75 Orrong Road

The go-to option for most locals. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★½☆.

Gus’s (303 Toorak Road) — Reliable and consistent in Toorak. Open daily. Popular with locals for good reason.

BBQ & Picnic Spots

Pearl’s — 66 Wallace Avenue

A newer addition that has earned its place. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★★★.

Luna’s (119 Toorak Road) — A solid option in Toorak. Open daily. Prices are competitive.

The Black Union (125 Toorak Road) — A solid option in Toorak. Recently renovated. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Quick Reference

Category	Details
Suburb	Toorak
Region	Melbourne Inner East
Character	Wealthy, manicured, old-money
Transport	Toorak station, tram 58
Coffee price	$5.00-5.50
Dinner out	$35-55 pp

Tips for Residents

Save the council number. For Toorak, your local council handles everything from noise complaints to hard rubbish collection. Their website has online forms for most requests — it is faster than calling.
Join local groups. The Toorak Facebook group and community boards are where you’ll find out about events, lost pets, and neighbourhood news before it hits the papers. Also check Nextdoor for hyperlocal updates.
Support local. The businesses on Toorak Road are what give Toorak its character. Use them or lose them — every dollar spent locally recirculates in the suburb economy.
Know the parking rules. Most streets around Toorak Road are 2-hour metered zones Mon-Fri. Side streets are unrestricted after 6pm and on weekends. The council does ticket — don’t push your luck.
Bin schedule. Green lid (general waste) is weekly. Yellow lid (recycling) and green waste alternate fortnightly. Hard rubbish collection is booked through the council — you get 4 free pickups per year.
Report issues. Potholes, graffiti, damaged footpaths, illegal dumping — report through the council’s Snap Send Solve app or their website. They actually fix things when they’re reported.

Detailed Area Guide

Getting Around

Toorak station, tram 58. Most daily errands in Toorak can be done on foot if you live near the main strip. For supermarkets and bulk shopping, a car or rideshare is more practical. Cycling infrastructure is improving with new bike lanes on Toorak Road.

Shopping & Errands

The main commercial strip along Toorak Road covers most basics: pharmacy, post office, newsagent, and several takeaway options. For major grocery shopping, there’s a Woolworths within 5-10 minutes. An Asian grocer stocks hard-to-find ingredients.

Weather & Seasons

Melbourne weather applies: dress in layers, keep an umbrella in the car, and never trust a sunny morning. Toorak is sheltered by tree cover in the residential streets. The parks are best in autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November). Summer evenings are genuinely pleasant here — long daylight, outdoor dining, and the neighbourhood comes alive.

Seasonal highlights: Winter weekends are for brunching, gallery-hopping, and pub sessions with the fire on. The local traders do seasonal events worth following on socials.

Cost of Living Quick Reference

General daily costs in Toorak: coffee $5.00-5.50, brunch $22-32, dinner out $35-55 per person. For more detailed pricing across all categories, see our Toorak Cost of Living Guide.

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Last updated: March 2026

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