Dandenong Valley Parklands

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Dandenong Valley Parklands

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Volunteering in parks is a great way to contribute to conserving Victoria’s special places. The many personal benefits of volunteering include learning more about plants and wildlife, gaining new skills, being in the outdoors, improving health and well being and meeting new friends. Time spent in nature also reduces stress and promotes physical wellbeing.
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Dandenong Valley Parklands

Dandenong Valley Parklands

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Dandenong Valley Parklands

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.

  • Jells East Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

    Jells East Toilet Block

    The toilet block near Jells East car park is closed for maintenance.
    The nearest toilets can be found behind the T House cafe building.

  • Dandenong Valley Parklands

    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. 

    Koomba Park Boronia Road Carpark closed

    Koomba Park Boronia Road Carpark is closed until further notice

    Koomba Boardwalk Closure

    Koomba Boardwalk will be closed until further notice

    Jells Park Shared-Use Trails works

    Works on the Jells Park Shared-Use Trails are underway, and some areas of the northern and southern parts of the park are currently closed for construction.
     
    Please view the detour map for more information on the current temporary closures in place, and alternative detour routes that can be used in the interim.

    Shepherds Bush Boardwalk Closed

    The boardwalk at the High Street Road entrance of Shepherds Bush is currently closed for repairs until late 2025

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.

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