• Greenvale Reservoir Park

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    Greenvale Reservoir Park

    Located approximately 25 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, Greenvale Reservoir Park provides a lovely expanse of open green space to visit for a walk or picnic. There is a great view of the reservoir and city skyline from the North Day Visitor Area.

    The reservoir was constructed in 1971 to supply drinking water to Melbourne’s growing Western Suburbs, storing water transferred from Silvan Reservoir. The dam wall is 52 metres high, creating water storage capacity of almost 27,000 megalitres. The reservoir is 2.5 kilometres long and covers an enormous 174 hectares. No visitor access is allowed to the actual reservoir to protect the water quality. Melbourne Water maintains a perimeter fence.

    For an urban growth corridor there is a surprising amount of wildlife attracted to the water and large lawns. You may see Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Wedge Tailed Eagles or even White Bellied Sea Eagles. There are various water birds and frogs in wetland areas.

    Greenvale Reservoir Park is easiest to reach by vehicle, but there is limited parking in the surrounding streets. The nearest train and bus stations are at Roxburgh Park. Visitors can walk into the North Day Visitor Area via pedestrian gates on Venezia Promenade (please note that there is no parking permitted on the north-east side of this street). Dogs are permitted but need to be always kept on a lead. Rubbish bins are not provided, so please take everything home with you for recycling and disposal.

    Greenvale Reservoir Park reopening

    Visitor facilities are being constructed and upgraded in 2025 as part of the reopening of the southern section. There will be vehicle access off Somerton Road and parking within the park. Toilets, tables, gas barbecues and sand pads (for cooking with your own portable grill) will be available. There will be no access for swimming or fishing in Brodie Lake. Please follow the Melbourne Water project page for updates.

    Wildlife

    This park is not just important for its water storage; it is a piece of green amongst rapidly expanding suburbs. While in the park, you will notice a mixture of native plant species including Ironbarks and Tea Trees. These trees are a great source of nectar for bird species including honeyeaters and lorikeets which can be frequently spotted in the park.

    This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:

    An Echidna in the grass.

    Echidnas

    Echidnas are found throughout most of Australia. They can be shy and tricky to spot, so keep a close eye out in forests, woodlands and grasslands.
    Two kangaroos stand in the grass at Woowookarung Regional Park.

    Kangaroos

    Kangaroos are one of the largest species of marsupial. They are most active at night, preferring to rest during the day.
    A lyrebird stands on the forest floor with its beak open.

    Lyrebirds

    The lyrebird is known for its beautiful song and ability to mimic other sounds. It is commonly found in wet forests and woodlands.
    A platypus swims along the surface.

    Platypus

    Platypus are only found in eastern Australia, living in burrows in the sides of river banks. They are elusive, so keep a close eye out for a flick of the tail or ripples on the water.
    A mother and joey wallaby on a rock surface with the ocean in the background at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

    Wallabies

    Wallabies are marsupials and members of the kangaroo family. They can be found in woodlands, forests and rugged terrain.

    Wedge-tailed eagles

    An inquisitive wombat explores the grass while two tourists look on.

    Wombats

    The Common Wombat is the world's largest herbivorous mammal. It inhabits coastal scrub and heath, dry or wet forest and woodland.

    Facilities

    Picnic Area
    Carpark
    Toilets
    BBQ

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    How to get there

    Greenvale Reservoir Park

    Greenvale Reservoir Park is approximately 25 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD. The park is easiest to reach by vehicle, but there is limited parking in the surrounding streets. The nearest train and bus stations are at Roxburgh Park.
    Greenvale Reservoir Park

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    Need to know

    Greenvale Reservoir Park

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Cypress Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

      Cypress Picnic Are closed

      Cypress Picnic Area remains closed while Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria deliver critical park upgrade and safety works. We look forward to welcoming you to Greenvale Reservoir Park soon.

      Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)

    • Brodies Lakes Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

      Brodies Lakes picnic area closed

      Brodies Lakes picnic area remains closed while M<Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria undertake critical park upgrade and safety works. We look forward to welcoming you to Greenvale Reservoir Park soon.

      Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)

    • Greenvale North Day Visitor Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

      Greenvale Reservoir Park (South) closed

      Greenvale Reservoir Park (south) remains closed to public access while Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria undertake critical upgrade and safety works to reinstate access.  

      Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)

      Greenvale Reservoir Park South closed

      Greenvale Reservoir Park (South) is closed to public access while Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria continue critical upgrade and safety works to reinstate access.

      Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)

    • Greenvale Reservoir Park

      Greenvale Reservoir South Reopening Project

      Please be advised that currently only the northern section of Greenvale Reservoir Park is open to the public (access to vehicles and pedestrians off Somerton Road and pedestrians only from Venezia Promenade). However a significant joint project between Parks Victoria and Melbourne Water is currently underway to reopen the southern section of the park to the community in late 2025. For more information and to stay updated please visit Greenvale Reservoir Park reopening | Melbourne Water. 

      Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign (709KB)

    How we keep it special

    Please take your rubbish home with you (including cigarette butts) for recycling or disposal.

    Dogs are permitted in many areas at Greenvale Reservoir Park and must be kept on a leash at all times.

    All plants, animals, historical and archaeological sites and geographic features are protected by law.

    Please do not disturb them in any way.

    Trail bikes must not enter the park.

    Fires and coal barbecues are not permitted in this park.

    Swimming is prohibited in the lakes and dam.

    No fishing permitted.

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