All Nations Park - Northcote (VIC)

4 /5 Martin Duong: Wouldve given it 5 stars but the bench at the top didnt pull its weight. The bench was slightly slanted and couldve done with a better view. Kinda dont wanna be staring into peoples bedrooms...

5 /5 Bimalka Edirisinghe: Beautiful park that showcases so much nature. Dog friendly, great walking paths and a brilliant look out. Truly calming and relaxing. Great facilities.

5 /5 Maddock James: Brilliant park. Nice lookout over the suburbs from the top of the rock hill. Adjacent Northcote Plaza shopping centre makes it easy to bring snacks or a picnic to the park. Two lovely playgrounds at the eastern and southern sides with shade and a sand pit. Dog off-lead area on the eastern side is popular and has dog fountains. The skate park, basketball courts, wetland area, and plentiful shade trees make this a really well-rounded, well-maintained park. Small, local community-created art installations dotted around the nooks of the park give it an ultimately cosy community feel. I feel very grateful to live only one block away.

3 /5 J R: A fair bit of glass bottles, cans, and booze boxes in the native vegetation section behind the Anzac memorial. Otherwise the park has a nice layout, multiple activities in different zones. Good for off lead dog walking and meeting other owners. Childrens playground, barbecue area, multiple water fountains (although the one at the childrens playground doesnt work atm), skate park, permanent exercise equipment, woodlands, pond, and a Lookout. Park backs onto a shopping centre, and apart from a random eye-sore tower block it is a nice setting.

5 /5 Emily Chandler: A seriously underrated spot, All Nations Park should be on your list for your next picnic in the inner north. The park has ample shade for hot days, and plenty of soft grassy spots for a picnic blanket. The lookout boasts some pretty nice views of the city skyline; and the parklands are big enough for a satisfying afternoon stroll. Being right next to Northcote Plaza, and high street, means you’re a stones throw from ample facilities, parking, and picnic supplies. Don’t forget to check the leafy walkways near the basketball courts if you’re after a picnic spot, either!