Fawkner Park

Lovely park — a nice bit of solitude in a noisy, bustling city. Clean and well-​kept. Sat here a few times taking in the rays and reading a good book.

Anyone for a bit of #dogspotting?
I have long confessed that I am a dog stalker. I have been known to take unnecessary detours through Fawkner Park just in case someone’s dog wants to come say hi to me. It’s such a good park for it. While not fully enclosed like some dog parks, there is substantial tree coverage and the middle sections are not too close to any major intersections — so unless you have a pup known for bolting, safer than most off lead areas. A former employer of mine even holds their Canine Christmas parties here!
But dogs aside, this is a nice park and deceptive in size. Hidden away between busy St. Kilda Road and Commercial Road, there are massive divided sections of park here with great walking/​cycling tracks through the middle. On a daily basis you’ll find people working out, playing soccer, lunching, or teaching their kids how to ride a bike.
Plenty of bench seating and shady spots, I’ve also spent a few hours just hanging around here with friends for a lazy chat in the sun. A nice inner city sanctuary.

Well well its has come to this has it?
Yes I ride through here basically everyday, and have been here multiple
times; way back when since my schooling days. It’s too sporty for
my liking which is probably a stupid thing to say, but I’d prefer a much
more wooded area and not so much vast expanse of open grass.
That being said, it’s pretty good for various adventures, and family time.
Mainly deserted at night, but yes as has been mentioned, there are
possum running amok up and down tree and around about on the ground.

Huge park, great for walks if you don’t want to hit up Albert Lake. There are always lots of sports teams practising. We’ve taken picnics here, ridden our bikes through here and just taken nice strolls at Fawkner.

Fawkner park is my urban sanctuary. It’s where I go to escape the city buzz, take my poochie for a long walk and get some fresh air, see some grass and greenery.
Lots of business people walking through on their lunch breaks and folks travelling to and from their workplace by foot through the park during peak times.
Watch out for bikes speeding through though.
Large off-​lead area to allow your furry pals to let of some of their steam.
Kids playground and toilet facilities within the park… and a majority of the ovals are booked out over the summer months for team sports.
Great park to go with friends in summertime for a picnic.
Well maintained lawns, etc. Keep an eye out for the cute little possoms at night.
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