Kerferd Road Pier extends into Port Phillip Bay from the Albert Park foreshore, midway between Port Melbourne and St Kilda. Constructed between 1887 and 1889, it is recognised as a rare surviving example of a nineteenth-century pier built specifically for recreational promenading rather than commercial shipping, and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its historical and architectural significance. The pier remains a working part of the foreshore today. Anglers fish for snapper, flathead and squid from its length throughout the year, while public berthing is available for vessels for up to 48 hours at a time. Recent restoration work has replaced the piles, decking and handrails, extending the structure's life while retaining its timber character and line of heritage lamp posts. Beyond fishing, the pier is a popular vantage point for photography, particularly at sunrise and sunset, and connects to the Bay Trail shared path running along the South Melbourne and Middle Park foreshores. It also marks the boundary between South Melbourne Beach and Middle Park Beach, with cafés, restaurants and public toilets close by on both sides. Jumping or diving from the pier is prohibited for public safety, and the surrounding waters include shallow sections and submerged obstacles.