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Batman Park

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

A Tiny City Park Beside the Yarra River

Named for the explorer John Batman. Melbourne narrowly escaped being named after him - Batmania was once considered as a possible name for the village on the banks of the Yarra Yarra River.

Batman Park seen from Spencer Bridge across the Yarra River, Victoria, Australia. Photograph by Ali Kayn, 2005

Batman Park seen from Spencer Bridge across the Yarra River, Victoria, Australia. Photograph (C) by Ali Kayn, 2005

The park lies beside the river near what is fast becoming the convention centre of Melbourne. It provides a green resting place for visitors and workers in the World Congress Centre, Casino and Exhibition Centre.

Ron Robertson-Swann's Vault (the "Yellow Peril" as it was once known in Melbourne). This sculpture, originally placed in the Melbourne city square was removed after a public outcry. It was covered in black streaks when we visited in 1996 -- tracks from teenage skateboarders, and has since been moved (again) to Southbank Precinct.

Vault, Batman Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Just the facts:

Batman Park, Melbourne inner city

Small riverside park opposite the Southbank Precinct and Crown Casino. Near to Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. Helipad. Next to Enterprize Park. Visit March, 2005
Visit 1996

Getting there:

Corner Spencer and Flinders Streets, Melbourne. City Circle tram or any tram along Flinders Street going towards Spencer Street - then walk under railway bridge or walk from Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Station.