“Flagstaff Gardens is the oldest park and one of the most visited and utilised by residents, nearby office workers, and tourists. It features eucalypts, Moreton Bay figs, avenues of elm trees, shrub beds and a high vantage point. Flagstaff Gardens is classified as a regional Open Space in the City of Melbourne's Open Space Strategy. The park is recognised as having State Significance and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Its classic 19th-century heritage features majestic tree-lined avenues. The park has a bowling club, tennis courts, playground, wheelchair access, and electric barbecues contributing to the park. The park has extensive lawns, mature trees, flowerbeds, and wild animals. The lawns and gardens are memorials and sculptures illuminating some of the area's social significance. Flagstaff Gardens has a cafe, restaurant, and stalls open year-round.”
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