Royal Park Golf Course
Royal Park Golf Course is compact Melbourne golf with a tram line, train line and the zoo all within earshot. Peter Thomson designed the public nine-hole, par-35 layout across undulating Parkville fairways, where short par threes, tempting drivable par fours and tight longer holes make every club earn its place. Play nine or loop it twice for 18, with affordable concession rates, annual passes, club and cart hire, professional coaching, putting and chipping greens, practice bays and light refreshments. Just three kilometres from central Melbourne, it is difficult to find a more accessible proper round.
Reviews and ratings
4.0/5500 reviews
Small city-side course beside the zoo that rewards accuracy with tight, tree-lined parkland holes and a quirky tram and train crossing; fairways are generally well kept and greens run gently, making it forgiving for new players; great value and easy to reach but can feel short and busy at peak times.
Tee times
Tue, 8 September
Facilities
Green fees
Visitor access
- Access
- Public golf course; visitors may play subject to the published schedule and availability.
- Booking
- Official online visitor booking available through Quick18.
Course scorecards
Royal Park 9-Hole Loop
Par 35
Swipe sideways to see every hole.
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 |
| Index | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | - |
| Forward | 167 | 296 | 226 | 158 | 387 | 145 | 294 | 375 | 268 | 2316 |
| Rating 64.0 · Slope 104 | ||||||||||
| Middle | 167 | 296 | 226 | 158 | 387 | 145 | 294 | 375 | 268 | 2316 |
| Rating 64.0 · Slope 104 | ||||||||||
| Back | 167 | 296 | 226 | 158 | 387 | 145 | 294 | 375 | 268 | 2316 |
| Rating 64.0 · Slope 104 | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Royal Park Golf Course?
Royal Park is a nine-hole, par-35 public course in Parkville.
Can I play 18 holes at Royal Park?
Yes. You can book nine holes or play the loop twice for 18.
Who designed Royal Park Golf Course?
Australian champion Peter Thomson designed the compact parkland course.
What practice facilities are at Royal Park?
Facilities include putting and chipping greens, hitting bays and a short practice fairway.
Freshness
- Details checked
- 27 Aug 2026
- Fees updated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Booking checked
- 27 Aug 2026