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| 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 Yarra.
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. | 
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| Items of Interest: The seagull covered helipad, and a rather nice bluestone control tower.
Nearby: Crown Casino, Melbourne Convention Centre (World Congress Centre, Melbourne Exhibition centre), Spencer Street Railway station.
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| Getting there: Cnr Spencer and Flinders Sts, Melbourne. City Circle tram or any tram along Flinders St going towards Spencer St - then walk under railway bridge. See also: 1996 Batman Park visit by Ali Kayn; March 2005 Batman Park visit by Ali Kayn. |
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