Banksia Off-lead Dog Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

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Banksia Off-lead Dog Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

Banksia off-lead dog park is located in the northern arm of Banksia Park, in Bulleen. The one-hectare park is fully fenced and provides a space for owners to run their dogs off-lead.

A drinking fountain with dog bowl, and a park bench is located inside the fenced area.
Wooden benches, grassy areas, shade, picnic tables and drinking water are provided in the picnic area adjacent to the off-lead area. BYO bbqs can be set up on the specially marked areas adjacent to the picnic tables. There are no litter bins on site, however coal bins are available for the disposal of cold coals only. Please take all other rubbish away for recycling or disposal.
In the case of an emergency dial 000 for police, fire, and ambulance. If your network has no signal dial 112 to access any available network.

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Banksia Off-lead Dog Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

Banksia Off-lead Dog Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

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Banksia Off-lead Dog Park (Yarra 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 off leash

Restrictions

  • No drones without a permit

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care

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.

Yarra Valley Parklands night closures for deer control works

Parks Victoria will be undertaking deer control in the Yarra Valley Parklands. This program will be taking place between the hours of 5pm and 6am on the following nights 4, 5 and 6th of May, 15, 16 and 17th of June, 13, 14 and 15th of July, and the 10, 11, and 12th of August. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.
For reasons of public safety, various areas of the parklands will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period. These areas include: Westerfolds Park, Montpelier Reserve, Birrarrung Park, Yarra Flats, Banyule Flats (both the Parks Victoria and Banyule council sections), Banksia Park, Yarook Tambore Wetland, and Murundaka Swamp.
Signage will be in place at access points to the control zones, for your own safety do not enter the closed sections of the parklands between the hours of 5pm and 6am on the dates listed above.
For further information please open the displayed QR code. If this does not answer your query, then call 131963.
 

Attachments: change of con YVP deer control zone map (709KB)

Birrarung Park Toilet Closed

The toilet block at Birrarung Park, Bulleen is currently closed due to pump failure. Repairs are being organised but it may take several days to reopen the facilities.
Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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