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Looking for a new little patch of greenery in Melbourne's CBD to relax, eat your lunch or escape from the office for five minutes? Of course you are!
Well, you're in luck – the newly revamped Swanston Street triangle has transformed from a boring (and to be honest, kinda ugly) wasteland of disused tram tracks into a cute-but-compact park right on the corner of Swanston and Victoria Streets.
Sitting opposite the Melbourne City Baths and a stone's throw from the Queen Victoria Market, the once-concrete-heavy space has had all the old tram tracks removed and now features a lush lawn area, more than 500 new plants, upgraded garden beds and plenty of seating for lunchtime hangs or a quick coffee between business meetings.
The City of Melbourne undertaking also has bike hoops for cyclists, new lighting to improve safety at night and permeable paving designed to help reduce flooding and manage water run-off. There's also the option to plant more new trees when they’re in season.
This leafy addition comes off the back of news earlier in the year that Melbourne would also be scoring 13 additional green spaces in the CBD, with the council earmarking more than $26 million for new and upgraded parks in its draft 2026–27 Budget. The projects range from pocket-sized parks and expanded reserves to a huge new city park.
In a city where space is at a premium, it’s proof that even the smallest slice of greenery can make a big difference.