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Jells Park Walk

6 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Jells Park

Big new play area for dog...

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Nortons Park

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Bird watching
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Cycling
Dog walking
Fishing
Jogging
Medium walk / Day walk
Picnicking
Playground
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Sporting fields

The Dandenong Valley Parklands are a magnificent network of parks that run along the Dandenong Creek from Boronia Road to Wellington Road.

The parklands include Jells Park, one of Melbourne's most popular metropolitan parks as well as Koomba Park, Nortons Park, Bushy Park Wetlands and Shepherds Bush.

The Eastlink Track now connects with the Dandenong Creek Trail allowing cyclists and walkers to enjoy many kilometres of trail networks through wonderful bushland.

 

 

Popular things to do

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Jells Park

Jells Park is nestled in the Dandenong Creek Valley, Wheelers Hill, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The park attracts over 900,000 visitors a year, with over nine kilometres of paths and trails, 127 hectares of wide open paces and enough picnic areas for everyone to enjoy. Trails and …

playground

Pines Picnic Area

Located in Jells Park, the Pines Picnic Area has ample shade, barbecues and picnic tables. The kids will love the nearby Yabby Hill playscape. Toilets are located nearby.  

Picnic

Chesterfield Farm

Chesterfield Farm is a fully working farm and an ideal place to take the family to experience rural farm life. There are a number of farm demonstrations in the all-weather show barn. Children can also pat and handle animals in the nursery. With barbecues, picnic tables and toilets, it is …

Nortons Park

Enjoy a family picnic on the large lawn or use the electric barbecues in the picnic shelter. Bring your dog - Nortons Park is an off-lead area where you can take your dog for a run. Please be aware of the signs that show the designated off lead area and …

Bushy Park Wetlands

Bushy Park Wetlands is a linear section of parkland running along the Dandenong Creek. Originally this area was timbered with Yarra Gum (Eucalyptus yarraensis) but was cleared by early European settlers. You will still see cattle being grazed in the northern section to maintain the rural heritage and to …

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Contact information

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Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Bird hides
  • Visitor centre
  • Playground
  • Playscape
  • Information Shelter
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Toilet
  • Gravel carpark

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Jells Park South Farmers Market

15 Jun 2013 8:00am-1:00pm

Monthly market (every third Saturday of the month except January). Fresh local and regional produce including some plants. Up to 50 stalls.

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Parks Victoria says “Thanks a Million” to volunteers at Plenty Gorge Park

10 May 2013

National Volunteer Week, which runs from 13-19 May 2013, is giving Parks Victoria the chance to say a special thank you to its many volunteer groups across the state. Mill Park Garden Club are a dedicated group of gardening enthusiasts who provide ongoing volunteer support towards maintaining and developing the Le …

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Park Statistics

Established

December 2001

Area

747.3ha