Banksia Park West Lawns (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

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Banksia Park West Lawns (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

Banksia Park West Lawns sits to the west end of Banksia Park and if arriving by car, is accessed from a carpark at the end of the loop road or by foot, also from the south entry trail close to the Yarra River adjacent to Banksia St. As an extension to Banksia Park Picnic Area, the area is perfect for cyclists, joggers and walkers who can take advantage of the sealed trail that hugs the hairpin bend of the Yarra River, around the edge of the site.

There are no bins. Please take all 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 Park West Lawns (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

Banksia Park West Lawns (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

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Banksia Park West Lawns (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

  • Restricted opening hours

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

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.

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.

Main Yarra Trail Daily Closure for Boardwalk Works

The Main Yarra Trail will be closed on weekdays from 7.30am to 4.00pm between Bonds Rd and the Plenty River Trail in Viewbank from 10 to 21 August 2026.
 
Temporary closures will be in place while the Plenty River Boardwalk, adjacent to Rosanna Golf Course, is undergoing reconstruction work, preventing bicycle and pedestrian through traffic on weekdays. The trail will be reopened overnight and on weekends.
 
Please seek an alternate route, refer to the attached map for optional route details.
 
Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Attachments: MYT closure alt route (304KB)

Notice to River Users 13 August 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. 

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