Edinburgh Gardens

Edinburgh Gardens in North Fitzroy has a rich history, having been granted as a public garden by Queen Victoria in 1862.

Designed by Clement Hodgkinson, the park covers approximately 24 hectares and is located in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. Its unique crescent shape is marked by Brunswick Street and St Georges Road to the west, Alfred Crescent to the north and east, and Freeman Street to the south. The park also includes the Fitzroy and North Fitzroy Cricket Grounds, as well as remnants of the former Inner Circle Railway.

The Fitzroy Spur of the Inner Circle Railway once passed through Edinburgh Gardens. Today, the remnants of the railway line can still be seen throughout the park.

In the southwest corner of Edinburgh Gardens is the W.T. Peterson Community Oval, also known as Brunswick Street Oval. This oval has a capacity of approximately 15,000 spectators and has served as the home ground for the Fitzroy Football Club. The oval is surrounded by original features such as the visiting members gate structure and a late nineteenth-century grandstand, both of which are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

The Rotunda, located to the west of the gardens, is a notable structure that has been featured in the song "Under the Rotunda" by the Melbourne indie-rock band "The Lucksmiths." Despite its fascinating history, Edinburgh Gardens remains a popular destination for visitors to Melbourne who seek a peaceful and green environment to relax in.