Footscray Park

I love Footscray Park. It’s huge, vast, quiet, beautiful and I adore that the Maribyrnong River is right there next to you. The loop along the river and against the Racecourse is really fun and a great length, especially for walking dogs. The Racecourse side is essentially “fenced” in the entire way, your dog can just run with you on the path since theyre bordered by the river and the giant wall of the Racecourse. There is one section that is on-leash but most of it you can let your dog off and they can have a splash in the river too. It’s really disappointing that the adventure playground has been dismantled, and a lot of the beautiful paths and lakes have been fenced off for probably 5+ years now. Maribyrnong Council, please speed this up!

Nice place to chill on a Sunday afternoon. Well maintained gardens with dozens of different plants and trees. Overlooks the Maribyrnong River and Flemington Racecourse. BBQ facilities, children’s playground & toilets.

The 15 hectare park is located on the south bank of the Maribyrnong River in Footscray and largest and most intact Edwardian garden. The park occupies a wedge-shaped area of land, comprising hill and river flats, between Ballarat Road and the Maribyrnong River, opposite Flemington Racecourse. Lots of amenities including shady trees, bbq area and playing area for kids.

My favorite local garden. I visit every weekend and each time I have new discovery with all beauties. Very relaxing and well maintain garden. Dog free area in the part of park. New play ground is always popular for family. And toilet is just next to the play ground. I really wish all visiter respect garden. They are so beautiful. I want thank you to local Council to save this beautiful garden. Great place for family picnic as well.