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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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Temporary closures of Dandenong Creek Trail at Jells Park South
We are upgrading the sporting ovals at Jells Park South and building a new pavilion.
Sections of the Dandenong Creek Trail adjacent to the Oaks and Ashes Picnic Areas are subject to temporary closures during the construction period. Temporary closures are managed by traffic controllers on site. Visitors can bypass any temporary closures via the walking track to the east of the ovals.
Half of the car parking at Jells Park South, accessed via Ferntree Gully Road, is closed for the construction period. The playgrounds and toilets remain open throughout the construction period. See this map for more details.
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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. -
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Koomba Boardwalk Closure
Koomba Boardwalk will be closed until further noticeShepherds 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 noticeShepherds 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.