Local Backyards

Living in the inner city doesn’t mean you need to compromise on outdoor space.

Nestled within heritage streetscapes and dotted between the beach and city, famed shops and fine food, a plentiful array of beautiful, diverse public gardens and parks are found in Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Middle Park and St Kilda West.

These public backyards grow the "village" feeling that locals cherish. In fact, nearly every property achieving a record sales price is bought by a local resident.

Here are a few of our favourite places to sit, savour, watch, exercise and play.

EXERCISE Corner Station and Raglan Streets, Port Melbourne

Run, cycle, scoot, walk the dog or stroll solo from Port Melbourne beach up the grassy light rail park to Station Street Trading Co. to satisfy your liquid gold craving.

SAVOUR Corner Cecil and Bridport Streets, South Melbourne

At Lamaro’s Bodega, sip a pinot noir and munch on a bowl of patatas bravas while you watch children fly kites and dogs chase balls on the grassy triangle opposite.

PLAY Corner Danks and Mills Streets, Middle Park

At the Danks Street "tram" park your big dreaming little person can rock and roll on a wobbly Number 12 to the lake, beach or wherever they wish to go.

WATCH Albert Park Lake

Watch the boats at Albert Park Lake or take to the water if you’re feeling adventurous. Paddle boats, row boats and sail boats are docked waiting for you.

SIT Catani Gardens, St Kilda West

Pack a book and a ball, and picnic under the palms at Catani Gardens where you can watch the kite surfers make waves regardless of the weather.