Ashes Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

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Ashes Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Hugging the southern border of Jells Park, the Ashes Picnic Ground is perfect for large groups and gatherings. With electric barbecues, picnic tables, shelters and wide open spaces for the kids to run around, head to the Ashes Picnic Ground on your next Jells Park visit.

How to get there

Ashes Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Facilities

BBQ - Electric/Gas

Need to know

Ashes Picnic Ground (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.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

No drones without a permit

Warnings

Animals and pests
Beware European wasps
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Vehicles

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Access changes during Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program upgrade works

Works to upgrade park facilities as part of the Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program have started.

During these works:

Southern picnic area: Access to picnic tables, barbecues, toilets, and shelters will be limited or closed.
Eastern picnic area: Access to picnic tables and barbecues will be limited or closed.

For more information about these upgrades please visit the Parks Victoria Project Page, or contact the Parks Victoria team at engage@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.

Jells Lake Track Closure

A section of trail behind Jells Park Lake has been permanently closed for revegetation. The main path behind the lake is still accessible.

Koomba Park Boardwalk Closure

The Koomba Park Boardwalk will be closed until further notice.

BBQ use in Jells Park

Please note, no solid fuel BBQs are permitted in Jells Park (solid fuel includes coal or wood fuelled BBQs).

There are publicly available electric BBQs located at Jells Park in the following locations:

- Stringybark Picnic Ground

- Pines Picnic Area

- Playscape Area

- Jells South Picnic Area (in both the Ashes Picnic Ground and Oaks Picnic Ground)

These electric public BBQs are free to use and available at a first in first served basis.

Visitors may also bring their own portable gas fuelled BBQs into Jells Park.

Shepherds Bush Track closure

Shepherds Bush boardwalk has been closed to the public due to floods in 2022.

Attachments: Trail Closure alternate route shep bush KE (158KB)