This is the city's largest park, consisting of almost 470 acres/190 hectares. Royal Park is designed to be a native bushland reserve. It contains a garden of Australian native plants and is a popular site for bird-watching. There are also several sporting facilities within the park, including the State Netball Hockey Centre, the Royal Park Golf Course and numerous sporting fields. Royal Park also houses the Melbourne Zoo. Free. Bounded by Flemington Road, Royal Parade and Park Street, Parkville, Melbourne.
