Catani Gardens
Heritage gardens and shaded playground by St Kilda beach
- Where
- St Kilda West
- Price
- Free
About
Catani Gardens is a heritage-listed reserve beside the St Kilda foreshore, with palm-lined paths, open lawns, memorials and a shaded playground in a large sandpit. Play includes junior and senior swings, a pirate ship with sand digger, climbing structure, slide and scramble net. Toilets, barbecues and a rotunda are on site. Trams 3a, 16 and 96 serve the Esplanade; paid street parking is along Beaconsfield Parade and Pier Road. Dogs must stay on leash. St Kilda Beach and West Beach are a short walk.
What you'll experience
- Good View
- Outdoor Space
- Parking Fees Apply
- Picnic & BBQ Facilities
- Public Transport
- Toilets On Site
Good to know
Playground
The shaded playground includes a large sandpit, junior and senior swings, a seesaw, rocker, rotating carousel, pirate ship with sand digger, climbing structure, rock wall, ladders, slide, scramble net and rotating fireman's pole.
Getting there
Tram routes 3a, 16, 96 and 112 serve the surrounding St Kilda area. Bus route 606 also passes the gardens.
Parking and access
Paid and restricted street parking is available along Beaconsfield Parade and Pier Road. A pedestrian ramp enters the gardens from the Upper Esplanade.
Dogs
Dogs must remain on leash in the gardens.
Organiser
Free