Banksia Park Picnic Area (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

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Banksia Park Picnic Area (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

Enjoy a day out with the family and friends in this large picnic area, with a broad expanse of mown lawns with numerous large trees and surrounded by native vegetation. The park can be accessed from Templestowe Road, Bulleen. The Banksia Park Picnic Area is a popular location with visitors of all ages. The park is perfect for cyclists, joggers, walkers and those who enjoy a breath of fresh air.

The area has a picnic shelter and tables, playground, accessible toilets and drinking water. 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.

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Banksia Park Picnic Area (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

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Banksia Park Picnic Area (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

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
No camping

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

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)

Leonda Landing closure

Leonda Landing on the Yarra River is currently closed to all pedestrian and vessel access until further notice due to structural damage.

In the interest of visitor safety, please stay off the structure.

A temporary floating landing has been installed adjacent to the timber landing to allow access for small vessels (<12m) to berth and unload passengers. This landing is for loading and unloading of passengers only.

For more information, please call Parks Victoria Waterways team on 8427 2032 or waterways@parks.vic.gov.au.

Notice to River Users 2026

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.

Attachments: NTRU 9 April 2026 (563KB)

Notice to River Users 16 April 2026

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.

Attachments: NTRU 16 April 2026 (565KB)