Whether its during the day or evening, you’ll never be lost for ideas on what to do in Albert Park, Victoria
- Swan, Cormorant and Coot Picnic Areas. These shady picnic areas and shelters have all the facilities you need for a great picnic or BBQ. Each picnic area has a pavilion which is accessible by wheelchair. You will also find BBQ’s and toilets in the nearby area.
- For more information on the Swan Picnic Area visit: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/albert-park/things-to-do/picnic-and-playground-areas-x-2
- For more information on the Coot Picnic Area visit: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/albert-park/things-to-do/coot-picnic-area
- For more information on the Cormorant Picnic Area visit: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/albert-park/things-to-do/cormorant-picnic-area
- The Boatshed and Cafe.The Boatshed is open 8am – 6pm everyday in the Melbourne summer months and from 9am-5pm on weekends in the winter months. The Cafe has a great basic selection for breakfast, lunch or a coffee break. They also have paddle boats, kayaks and sailing dinghies for everyone to enjoy what Albert Park Lake has to offer. For more information visit: http://theboatyard.com.au/category61_1.htm
- Community Playground. This playground is a large wooden castle like playground with a slide and a picnic pavilion nearby. It also has part of the wooden structure that is wheelchair accessible. For more information visit: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/albert-park/things-to-do/community-playground-albert-park
- Bird watching. Albert Park Lake is home to a variety of birdlife including beautiful swans who are not very road savvy! Please be careful when driving around the lake to obey the speed limits and beware of crossing swans.You can find out more about Albert Parks birdlife here: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/313155/05_1129.pdf
- Walking your dog. Albert Park Lake is dog friendly and has variety of designated areas where you can take your pooch both on lead and off lead. For more information about taking your pooch for a stroll around Albert Park please visit: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/313153/Park-note-Albert-Park-welcome-all-dog-owners.pdf
- Shopping. Victoria Avenue and Bridport Street in Albert Park are a great location for coffee, a bite to eat and spot of shopping at the great selection of upmarket retailers.
- Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs and Bars. There are plenty of great venues for food and beverages right around Albert Park. You can find more information here: http://albertpark.com/restaurants/
- St Vincent Gardens. The picturesque gardens are surrounded by Park Street, Cecil Street, Bridport Street, Cardigan Place and Nelson Road in Albert Park. St Vincent Gardens is a great example of 19th century residences built around a large landscaped square developed after the boom of the Victorian Gold Rush.
- Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is a popular sports hub in Melbourne. It has a 75 metre indoor pool, 50 metre outdoor pool, diving facilities, 10 squash courts, 12 badminton courts, 27 table tennis tables, 10 basketball courts and 3 volleyball courts. The venue was also host to the 2006 Commonweath Games and 2007 12th FINA World Swimming Championships. For more information visit: http://www.msac.com.au/
- Albert Park Golf Course. Situated around the Albert Park race track and lake, this 18 hole course is one of the best courses in the world close to a city centre. Enjoy a round of golf with breathtaking views over Albert Park Lake and the Melbourne city skyline. For more information, to book or for lessons visit: http://www.albertparkgolf.com.au/
- Albert Park Bowling Club. The bowls club was built in 1873 in the St Vincent Gardens. The club invites people of all ages and levels of experience to come along and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. For more information visit: http://www.albertparkbowlsclub.com.au
- Albert Park Sailing Club. Also situated on Albert Park lake. For more information visit: http://albertsc.org.au/
- Albert Park Yacht Club. The Albert Park Yacht Club is one of the few sailing clubs in Victoria that is open all year round. You can learn how to sail with training courses running year round or even participate in competitions. For more information visit: http://www.apyc.org.au/
- Albert Park Hockey and Tennis Club. Situated in Hockey Drive (not far from the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre) the centre boasts 12 synthetic grass courts open October – March and a hockey pitch open from April – September. For more information visit: http://www.albertparktennis.com.au
- Albert Cricket Ground or Albert Reserve and Warehouseman’s Cricket Ground. This is the home of Melbourne’s cricket team. For more information visit: http://www.mcc.org.au/MCC%20Cricket/Premier%20Cricket/Venues.aspx
- Albert Park Indoor Sports Centre. Located in Pitt Street, this centre holds indoor soccer and indoor netball competitions. For more information visit: http://www.apisc.com.au/
