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Birrarung Marr

Birrarung Marr

Birrarung Marr is Melbourne’s newest city parkland and its name is taken from the language of the indigenous Wurundjeri people – birrarung means ‘river of mists’ and marr is ‘side’. Situated between Federation Square and the sports precinct, the riverside park creates an almost continuous green belt of parkland around the city and its pathways and bike tracks link to existing city trails.

Wide open spaces and large sculptured terraces have been specially designed to host some of Melbourne's best events and festivals throughout the year. The tops of these terraces give way to spectacular views of the city, Southbank, Kings Domain and the Yarra River. There’s also a theatre-like space at the river's edge that easily accommodates large crowds.

Artplay
Artplay is a specially designed centre where children, primary school groups and families can be creative. It is a space for family fun on weekends and holidays for children up to 12 years.

Address
Batman Avenue, Melbourne

How to get there
From Flinders Street take any southbound tram (except numbers 1 or 2) to stop 14.

Opening hours
Daily

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Accessibility
Birrarung Marr is designed as an urban space, embracing public activity and accessibility. Artplay is located on the edge of Birrarung Marr and can be accessed from Swanston Street, or by lift to the car park where there is a level pathway to Artplay. Space has been designed for children who have physical disabilities. One feature is a wheelchair accessible swing, the key for which is located at the office in Artplay.