Gardens & Parks in Melbourne

A stunning garden with panoramic views of London or 'a meagre pair of rockeries in a space designed with all the finesse of a departure lounge', London's Sky Garden has been divisive since day one.… more

Thanks to 132 Tulip-shaped pots, Little Island is a visually striking parkland, born from devastation.… more

A rainforest in the centre of London, Barbican Conservatory is the unlikely home of a reformed gang of turtles that once terrorised nearby Hampstead Heath.… more

Named for a Viking royal, Gunnersbury Park has a fascinating history but perhaps should have been torn down over 90 years ago...… more

Is Eltham Palace one of England’s most haunted places?… more

A rooftop Eden in a concrete jungle, Garden at 120 is London's biggest public rooftop garden with some of the best views in the city - all free of charge!… more

Primrose Hill is a London park and the site of a mysterious 17th century murder that resulted in the hanging of three innocent men on that same hilltop.… more

Discovery Green was made from buying up surface parking lots around Downtown Houston and transforming them into a public park.… more

Mae Jemison once said, 'when God made the colour purple, God was just showing off'. If this is true, then whoever grew Mayfield Lavender Farm was just plain show-boating.… more

Founded in 1673, Chelsea Physic Garden is a picturesque reminder of the vital role that botanical gardens played in the advancement of western medicine, travel and culture as a whole.… more

Crossrail Place Roof Garden: is contained within a building that looks like it belongs on Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.… more

Covered with natural bushland, Kings Park and Botanic Garden is one of the most beautiful inner-city parks in the world.… more

Castlefield Viaduct is a relic of Manchester’s industrial peak that has been transformed into a temporary public ‘Sky Park’ in the city.… more

Boasting one of the finest collections of exotic plants in the whole of Australia, Araluen Botanic Park started life as a youth camp and has since developed into a Perth must-see.… more

San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of three gardens that make up the Golden Gate Park.… more

When wandering around Richmond Park, Isabella Plantation can be easily overlooked, but here’s why it shouldn’t be!… more

As the name suggests, Hackney City Farm is quite literally a farm in the middle of the city!… more

With recognition as Atlanta's third-best "lawn with a view," Piedmont Park radiates comfort and inclusivity.… more

Allan Gardens is home to one of the oldest conservatories in North America.… more

Russell Square was created by the same man who saw those powdered wigs for men tossed out of England.… more

Kew Palace is a regal jewel nestled within the natural beauty of Kew Gardens in the leafy borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, London.… more

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Melbourne, Carlton Gardens has come a long way from its slum-like origins.… more

For centuries a royal hunting ground, Greenwich Park is today famous as the birthplace of time as we know it, and a lovely place to spend a sunny afternoon to boot!… more

Flagstaff Gardens: The oldest gardens in Melbourne.… more

The overgrown ruins of a 900 year old London church, St Dunstan-in-the-East is like a window into an alternate history.… more

Eleanor Tinsley Park is a "park within a park" in Houston.… more

Arnold Circus is a historic bandstand at the centre of one of the worst slums in East London.… more

Follow the yellow brick road right into the world of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Oz Park in Chicago.… more

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens are covered floor to ceiling in discarded items, which create a magical, mosaic labyrinth of art.… more

Paternoster Square is an urban development that sits on top of England’s former publishing street and is home to three major monuments, the Paternoster Square Column, The Shepherd and Sheep and Temple Bar gateway.… more

Heckscher Park is the legacy of one man who wanted to create something unique and lasting for his community.… more

Kariya Park: Honoring Mississauga's sister city in Japan.… more

Postman’s Park: Where blooming camellias meet ceramic tributes to everyday heroes who died doing the most extraordinarily selfless things.… more

Morningside Park: carved from a cliff in Manhattan, New York.… more

A spooky legacy of London’s most turbulent historical events; Bunhill Fields is a nonconformist burial ground built on centuries-old mounds of human remains.… more

A tranquil garden containing London’s biggest collection of roses, Queen Mary’s Rose Garden is a peaceful place of beauty in Regent’s Park.… more

Lisgar Gardens is a secret garden in Hornsby.… more

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is Boston’s only fully organic public park.… more

Named after a Dutch Queen, the Queen Wilhelmina Garden in San Francisco is famous for its incredible tulip display.… more

Woodruff Park isn’t just any city park—it’s got history, character, and a Coca-Cola connection.… more

The Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs: The world's first full-scale reconstruction of the prehistoric creatures.… more

Welcome to Sydney’s dog-friendly, tranquil and one of our favourite parks in Sydney: Blackwattle Bay Park.… more

Carroll Park has been a firm local favorite for almost two centuries.… more

Greenacre Park: where the plants are fighting for light amidst NYC's rising skyline.… more

Idle, disorderly and verminous persons beware: enter Brown Hart Gardens at your risk. And don't even think about practicing gymnastics!… more

Lincoln’s Inn Fields, once the site of public executions, is now a place to play tennis and watch musical performances.… more

With a capacity of 15,000 people, the Supreme Court Gardens host many of Perth’s major cultural events.… more

Hammock Grove on Governors Island is quite literally a peaceful grove filled with hammocks!… more

The Constitution Gardens are dedicated to the signing of the United States' Declaration of Independence.… more

Pease District Park: The magical land in Austin frequented by mystic ravens, gigantic trolls, and Winnie The Pooh's Eeyore!… more

Grange Park is a great place to relax after a day of exploration in Toronto!… more

The Nitobe Memorial Garden is considered one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan.… more

Rembrandt Gardens: Saved from destruction and named after a Dutch painter, to honour Dutch-English relations.… more

The warm weather is here: time to find the best picnic spots in London.… more

Pass under the Rainbow Tunnel at Moccasin Trail Park and walk in the footsteps of Toronto’s first inhabitants.… more

Hidden next to Mayfair's Grosvenor Chapel, Mount Street Gardens is one of London's most peaceful beauty spots. Then again, would you expect anything less from a former burial ground?… more

More than just a road, park and mural name in Hackney, London, Shepherdess Walk is the place to go to see where medieval meets modern in the capital.… more

Duck Island Cottage: a charming 17th-century structure that once housed the royal duck keeper.… more

Intriguingly there's no record of Pumphouse Park anywhere.… more

The Rookery Streatham: a secret garden in south London.… more

Stuyvesant Square Park is a far cry from its farming origins.… more

Dr Neil's Garden is dedicated to not one but two Dr Neils.… more

CityDays’ guide to finding secret gardens in London you’ve never heard of (and actually want to visit!).… more

Thomas Hardy, author of Far From The Madding Crowd and architect of one of London's strangest landmarks: The Hardy Tree.… more

Wistaria Gardens is one of Sydney's most intact surviving Edwardian gardens.… more

Can't find the Scented Garden South Perth? It's located inside the Sir James Mitchell Park!… more

As one of the few community-run botanical gardens in Manhattan, 6BC Botanical Garden is a symbol of collective resilience and dedication in preserving local green spaces.… more

Southmere Lake, or the 'Flatblock Marina', is a brutalist estate in Thamesmead, London, famous for its role as a totalitarian hellscape in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange.… more

Pimlico Gardens was transformed from a marshy swamp into a desirable and fashionable place to live in Central London.… more

Batman Park wasn’t named after a hero, but perhaps a villain.… more

Who knew a quirky dolphin fountain could transform the bomb-damaged ruins of Westminster’s hidden gem, Bessborough Gardens?… more

Kensington is a bustling area of London full to bursting with museums, centres of learning, galleries, shops, and restaurants. There are few places more peaceful or beautiful than the oasis of St Mary Abbots Garden.… more