St James Park — Attraction in Melbourne

Just a local park but completely resonant of this part of Melbourne.

Laid out on a mild slope, there's a footy ground with pavilion at the lower end, a landscaped section with paths & deciduous trees in the middle, and a very dignified war memorial & bowls club at the higher end. Oh, and a very good milk bar / cafe on one side.

Kids, dogs, joggers, afternoon strollers, sports teams and people simply sitting reading the papers all manage to happily coexist, collectively enjoying the chilled vibe.

My go to place for an afternoon...

Located on Burwood Road, this is a lovely small park that most people who drive by don't even take a look at. It's full of large trees and plenty of greenery. There is a playground on the Wood Street end which the kids adore and the parents who can get a break and chat with grown ups. Note that you can only park in either Wood Street or Denham Street. Disabled friendly. Kid friendly. Toilets...

A recreation centre and place of relaxation and dog walking, with beautiful mature native and exotic trees provided plenty of shade at any time of day. Public toilets open sunrise to sunset via Barton St, under the footy / cricket oval amenities building. Conveniently located at stop St James Park/Burwood Rd stop #25 on Yarra Trams Route 75 (outbound from City) [Stop ID 20778]. Image subject...