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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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Jells Lake Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)
Jells Lake Jetty Closures
Jetty 1 & Jetty 2 will be closed until further notice.Jells Lake Closed
Jells Park Lake is closed due to poor water quality. Please do not fish, touch the water or let your dog near the lake until further notice.Trail Conditions
The recent rain events have caused flood damage to sections of the unsealed trails in Jells Park.
These sections are sign posted and marked on the attached map.Repairs will be carried out once conditions improve and they can be completed effectively.Attachments: Picture 1 (27KB)
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Dandenong Valley Parklands
Koomba Boardwalk Closure
Koomba Boardwalk will be closed until further noticeShepherds 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)
Jells Park Cafe
The lease for the Jells Park Visitor Café at Jells Park ended in late February 2024. In line with the Leasing Policy for Victorian Crown Land 2023, an EOI process ran during 2023 seeking suitably qualified operators to provide a food and beverage offer at the café.A suitable new operator has now signed the lease and the café will be closed to the public while they set up. A coffee cart is now operational on site - so visitors can continue to enjoy coffee, juices and cakes in the interim.Any further updates on the café will be maintained on this page.
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.