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Braeside Park was assessed for accessibility in late 2011.
Braeside Park is accessible from Lower Dandenong Road (Melway 88 D8) and Governor Road (Melway 93 F2). The Governor Road end of the park gives access to the wetlands and bird hide.
Telford, Federation and Redgum picnic areas all have designated disabled parking.
Redgum Picnic Area has an accessible birdhide, roll under picnic tables and partially accessible toilets. The Wetlands Trail is the main attraction at this end of the park, and it has wide and level hard gravel paths.
At Telford Picnic Area there is an accessible visitor centre, a partially accessible unisex toilet and an inclusive playground. A Self Guided Trail departs from this picnic area.
Federation Picnic Area is a large grassy spot that is uneven in places. There are no facilities at this end of the park.
Photos and more information about the accessibility of these areas can be found clicking the links below.
The self guided walk departs from the Telford Picnic Area and passes through heathland as well as picturesque ponds. Accessibility Information The Self Guided Trail is best accessed from either the Robin or Magpie carparks. Both have two disabled bays at the half way point of the carpark. The …
Braeside Park is a good spot for a family day out. Enjoy a picnic at Federation Picnic Area. There are no facilities here. But there is a great big grassy area that's perfect for large gatherings. There's plenty of space for the kids to run around. Accessibility Information …
Enjoy a picnic at Redgum Picnic Area. Toilets, a car park and picnic shelter. After you've finished your picnic, take a stroll on the Wetlands Trail and observe the wildlife from the bird hide and observation decks. Try to identify the different birds in the wetlands and …
Bring a picnic and use the free electric barbecues or bring your own gas barbecue. Play on the adventure playground. Go on a self-guided trail walk of the heathland. Bring your bike and explore the 7km of trails. This picnic area has carparks, a playground, toilets, shelter and electric …
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15 Apr 2013
Not many people know that the nation’s oldest Gallipoli Lone Pine stands proudly in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs at Wattle Park. It was planted there 80 years ago, by the Mayors of Box Hill and Camberwell on 7 May, 1933, at the annual Trooping of the Colour by the 24th Battalion. …