Elsternwick Park

A place not far from the Melbourne CBD where you instantly feel like you’re in the country. With a beautiful lake to walk around. Ducks and waterbirds calling this home. It’s scenic, tranquil and full of activity.

This is a perfect destination to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

7 Reasons to visit Elsternwick Park

Scenic lake
Skate Park
Playground
Dog friendly park
BBQ facilities
Basketball/Netball hoops
Walking track

Elsternwick Park is a tranquil place where you’ll find people of all ages, dogs of all sizes, skate board enthusiasts, walkers, joggers, people touching up on their tennis and basketball skills, kids playing in the playgrounds.

It’s an awesome place to meet family and friends to have a picnic whilst watching the kids play. With seats scattered around the park where you can sit and relax, perhaps reflect on your week or simply take in the fresh air whilst you watch people go past. There is something for all ages.

Scenic Lake

The scenic lake is fenced off which is great. Safe for young toddlers. You can walk your dog around the lake without having to worry about it disturbing the wild bird life. It is requested that you do not feed the birds. There is something about the lake which brings tranquility and peace.

Skate Park

This is an awesome sized skate park suitable for all ages and skill sets. A great place for the kids to skate. A place you can watch them and admire the beautiful lake in the background.

Playgrounds

There are two decent sized play areas. One even has a game like connect 4!! The playgrounds offer something for all ages to enjoy. A great place for them to burn off their excess energies.

Dog Friendly

Dogs are welcome here. There are some areas near the playgrounds where the dogs are required to be on a leash. Overall it’s a large area for them to roam free. There are taps to ensure your pooch is hydrated. Just remember to clean up after your pooch.

Picnic/BBQ facilities

There are two BBQ areas of which both are very clean. There are picnic tables nearby under shelter, to protect you from the sun or provide protection on a rainy day. There is a tap close by. Both BBQ/picnic areas are close to playgrounds. You can cook up a treat whilst watching the kids play. Public toilets are nearby.

If you’re with a group there’s plenty of room to kick a ball, play badminton or throw a Frisbee….options are there to enjoy the sparse lawn area. A great destination for parent groups to catch up.

Basketball/Netball Hoops

Whilst it’s not a full basketball or netball court it is still an awesome place to shoot some hoops. You will find both a basketball hoop and netball hoop. With a funky painted wall to divide you from people practicing tennis on the other side.

Walking Track

A track goes around the entire park and around the lake, it’s suitable for prams, wheel chairs, joggers, walkers and skaters. On our visit there were several using the track, some with their headphones on singing away happily as they either jogged or walked around the grounds. Others simply strolled along hand in hand.

Our thoughts

It was a delightful place to visit. A place we will return. Whether you come here for an hour or more I am sure you will leave feeling uplifted.

Nearby Attractions

Opposite the Elsternwick Park is the Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve which has a BBQ area, kids play area and Sportscover Arena.

There are too many attractions nearby to mention, however please click on the below links to see places we have explored nearby. Rippon Lea Estate and Elwood Beach all within easy walking distance.

Rippon Lea Estate
Brighton Bathing Boxes
St Kilda Esplanade Market – Sundays only
Polly Woodside
Street Art Melbourne
National Gallery Victoria
South Melbourne Market
State Library Victoria
Elwood Beach

Places to Eat

If you are looking for a place to eat there is the Elsternwick Hotel within a 5min walk or you can venture down nearby Glenhuntly Road where you are spoilt for choice. Even MacDonald’s. There’s a variety to choose from all within a 10min stroll from the park.