Park "Flagstaff Gardens" - it is the oldest public park in Melbourne, founded in 1862. He has a huge archaeological, floral, historical and social significance in the history of the city. In 1840, on top of the hill where the park is located today, it was installed flagpole (flagstaff) as part of the signaling system between Melbourne and ships calling at Port Phillip Bay. Hence the name of the park.

The park is small, only 7, 2 hectares. Opposite its southeast corner of the railway station in Flagstaff, and is located on a diagonal building of the former Royal Mint, built in 1869. This well-preserved specimen of classical architecture since the "gold rush" in Victoria. The facade is decorated with paired columns and the coat of arms of the Royal Mint. On the northeast corner of the park across the street William Street begins the Royal Victoria Market.

The park Flagstaff Gardens consists of a number of broad lawns with a variety of trees and flowers, among which numerous animals scurry, including possums. In the southern part of the park grow mainly deciduous trees, and in the north - a huge eucalyptus. Alley elm and fig trees with their large-spreading crowns of hiding from the sun footpaths. Among the lawns of the park are located interesting monuments and sculptures.

Along William Street are tennis courts and playgrounds for volleyball and handball. Employees nearby offices often spend lunchtime in the park, and on weekends picnics.

Park Flagstaff Gardens listed as national heritage of Australia and Victoria.