St Kilda Botanical Gardens

A beautiful, well maintained garden. Can easily find sunny or shady spots with the abundance of benches and grass. Public toilet available on site. Plenty of different nooks and corners to give you a variety of experiences - areas with streaming water, rows of flowers, more public spots to feel part of the community, or semi private nooks with less people to just relax in nature. Free parking available but limited and in high demand.

This is a really nice small public garden, there were lots of people using them, for picnics playing, walking the dog, just enjoying the sunshine and time together, there were plenty of shady spots with seats to ward off the heat, the rose gardens looked beautiful. It is free to just walk thru, stay a while, take the kids to play and just enjoy

This place really is a delight. I walk through it daily and it continues to inspire and ground me (as it does many others). What bliss to see people enjoying these sprawling gardens in such deliciously varied ways. Picnics, people reading under giant tree canopies. Duck watching on the pond, photographing the plentiful bulbs now in flower.
Peaceful, delightful, restorative.

Grabbed some Domino's Pizza and had lunch at the St. Kilda Botanical Gardens. It's really nice, quite and relaxing. Trees and palms provide for shade, toilets and bins provided. You may bring your 🐕. Great place. Highly recommend!

Lovely gardens with play area for kids, a beautiful lake, rose garden, and areas for picnics. Located a short walk to Akland St and the beach with parking usually available.
Public toilets could be better, but recently, they added an additional toilet block which is welcomed.

Lovely and picturesque old classical botanical garden, true pleasure to wonder around on a leisure walk.

"How's the serenity?" We love soaking up the peace and tranquillity at St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Whether it's a 10 minute walk through or a 90 minute stroll and 'sit down picnic' somewhere - a visit here is therapy for the soul.

I have visited this one before the big one {the royal} in Melbourne. The St Kilda one is far more laid back and relaxing due to it being compact and brief. It’s a nice side quest or walk back between home and work. There’s a cute little lake , then tables where you can bring a laptop and work . Or even play chess! I have a lot of good memories in that park. Good vibes.

The Saint Kilda Botanic Garden in Melbourne is a true gem. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by a beautifully landscaped garden with an impressive variety of plants, flowers, and trees. The garden is well-maintained and has plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the scenery. There's also a small pond with ducks and other wildlife, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

One of the highlights of the garden is the conservatory, which houses a stunning collection of exotic plants. The conservatory is well-designed and maintained, and the plants are labeled, which is helpful for those who are interested in learning more about them.

Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Saint Kilda Botanic Garden. It's a great place to take a leisurely stroll, have a picnic, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature.

A very nice location for shooting wedding photo portraits and videos. So many nice little pockets of trees, bushes and frames that are very easy to work with. I have only been here when the weather is very nice, so the light is always very easy. If the weather was bad, well, who knows ha ha ha...
Also, while I was visiting most recently, there were signs up for the 'Sunset Cinema'. I didn't get to see it, but I think it would be very nice :)

Beautiful gardens, super well kept, wonderful spot to park up on a sunny day. Lady with dark curly hair who works maintaining the gardens and sings Disney brings extra life to the area x

There are many aspects of St Kilda Gardens that I appreciate, but there is something remarkably enchanting about visiting this botanical oasis during autumn.

The immediate transformation one experiences upon stepping into the park is breathtaking. As the autumn hues set in, the park is lit up with a warm palette of red, orange, and gold that harmoniously complements the clear blue skies of the season. From the rustling of leaves underfoot to the pleasant aroma of the earth, every moment spent here in autumn is a sensory delight.

The gardens are impeccably maintained, with each tree, flower bed, and grassy knoll reflecting the attention and care invested by the dedicated gardeners. The orderly paths meandering throughout invite you to explore and immerse yourself in nature's tranquillity, providing a serene retreat from the bustle of city life.I also want to highlight the excellent amenities at St Kilda Gardens. Clean, well-situated benches offer plenty of spots to sit, reflect, and appreciate the surrounding beauty. The café within the gardens provides a variety of refreshments, making it a perfect spot for a cozy outdoor lunch or a warm cup of coffee on a crisp autumn day.

Beautiful gardens and a wonderful place to spend with your family

Had to put this review as this place was my escape to nature during my 3 years in st kilda. You will definitely feel close to nature if you visit this place. Very nicely maintained and perfectly crafted to make you make you fall in love with place.

gorgeous public gardens showing the importance of community green space

Not bad, but there are better parks!

My friend lives around the corner from here….so this place is extra special to me. The houses around here are so nice too….nothing beats the iconic St Kilda, something so special and esoteric about these gardens too - children’s playground a nice touch for the kids. Beautiful and stunning place! Great community feel.

Very nice garden with beautiful plants and nice places to sit.

Very beautiful quiet place, ideal spot for jogging, walking, relaxing, enjoying the nature, with playing ground for kids also.

The Rose garden was a particular highlight for me, although I also quite enjoyed the fountain aswell, my visit here with my partner has been a lovely way to spend our afternoon, I very much recommend it to anyone near by, very calm and secluded.