Oldis Gardens - Northcote (VIC)

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!

Andrew Guy Darling Gardens is a very scenic and reasonably quiet park. Its a great spot for meeting because it is on several bus lines and is a stones throw from Clifton Hill station, and another stones throw from the tram lines on Queens Parade. It has a nice playground area. The only drawback is that the public toilets are quite far from the playground. But once that is surmounted it is a great place for a family get-together. Remember to bring your own tables and chairs.

Paul Richards A nice park with a brilliantly designed playground for kids, including a big slide and lots of sand. Beware of dogs though - some people let their dogs loose inside the playground, despite the signs. Its very well connected to the Merri Creek Trail. The car park usually has lots of space, at least on weekdays, and its also easily walkable from Clifton Hill station.

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Andrew Watkins What a hidden gem! Would love to have the area dredged of excess mud and fallen tree branches so that once again the community can swim safely!

Ying Yi Liao Lovely place! The community create a brain-like space to let people get relax and meditate. I was sitting there and feeling the chill energy. It was a nice afternoon for me.

Rupam Bhandari Nice place to go for a smoke at midnight.

Peter Campbell Nice bush setting close to the Yarra River with billabongs and some walking and mountain biking tracks. The Main Yarra Trail (shared bike and pedestrian) traverses the park following the river

David Cunningham Such a beautiful, quiet place so close to the city.