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Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
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.
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Dandenong Valley Parklands
Koomba Park (Boronia Rd) Carpark Closed
Koomba Carpark off Boronia Road is currently closed due to safety concerns and potential damage to vehicles. Do not enter.An alternative carpark is available off Mountain Highway, near the tennis club.Shepherds Bush - Paperbark Trail Closed
The Paperbark trail in Shepherds Bush has been closed in the interest of visitor safety.Please refer to attached map for further detail.Shepherds Bush Boardwalk Closure
The Shepherds Bush Boardwalk is currently closed due to flood damage.An alternative route can be found in the below document.Attachments: Shepherds Bush Boardwalk closure - alternate route (158KB)
Koomba Boardwalk Closure
Koomba Boardwalk will be closed until further noticeJells Park Cafe
Following an EOI process in 2023, a new lease was awarded in March 2024 to two local families. Renovations are progressing to modernise the café and create a more contemporary park visitor experience.Enhancements will include:
• A fully renovated (and larger) dining room and kiosk
• New commercial kitchen
• Refresh of facilities (in 2025)
• New children’s play area (in 2025)
• New contemporary function space (in 2025)
The tenant expects the new kiosk to open in mid-November 2024, along with the dining room in mid-December 2024 providing coffee, kiosk items and a full menu before Christmas.
For further details please visit the T House website.Jells Park Shared-Use Trails works
With Stage 1 of works on the Jells Park Shared-Use Trails underway, some areas of the northern and southern parts of the park are currently closed.Please view the attached map for more information on the current temporary closures in place, and alternative detour routes that can be used in the interim.Attachments: Jells Park Stage 1 Detour map (218KB)
How we keep it special
More people are connecting with Victoria’s natural and cultural landscapes than ever before, which is why Parks Victoria supports healthy and resilient parks for current and future generations.
Parks Victoria is responding to climate change, extreme weather events, human impacts, previous land management practices, invasive species and the changing distribution of plants and animals that is challenging park management and conservation efforts.
Working with Traditional Owners, partners, communities and individuals, Parks Victoria is investing in nature’s future through joint management, projects to enrich visitor experiences and programs to protect habitats and cultural heritage.