Park features
Walking your dog
At off-leash dog parks you must still keep your dog under control. You can find out more about these rules on our Park amenities and equipment page.
In all other public places, dogs must be kept in control with a leash, cord, or chain. Dogs are prohibited from the area around playgrounds or within creeks.
Accessibility
You can find a list Merri-bek's recharge points for electric wheelchairs and scooters on our Accessibility page.
Recreation
You can find out about leisure centres, pools, sports and activites in Merri-bek on our Active Merri-bek website.
Park history
Canopy transformation: The avenue of Elm trees in Temple Park were planted following the WWI armistice in 1918 and were laid out as a ‘V’ in reference to ‘victory’, ‘honour’, ‘remembrance’ and ‘memorial’.
[Image courtesy of Brunswick Library.]
Some things don’t change: Temple Park remains a popular park for social gatherings and children’s play. This painting by S Hennessy in 1921 highlights how only fashion has changed.
[Image courtesy of Brunswick Library.]
