Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

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Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

Situated at the confluence of the Plenty and Yarra Rivers, this 33 hectare park was an important meeting place for the Wurundjeri people.

For those travelling by car the park can be accessed from Birrarung Park Entry Rd. Those on foot or bike can make use of the 2.8 kilometres of flat, sealed trails to, and within, the site. Birrarrung Park is a significant recreation space within the parks along the Yarra River, incorporating two large ephemeral wetlands.

Accessible toilets, picnic tables, shelter, fireplaces with grills, playground, grassy areas and shade are provided. 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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Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

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Birrarrung 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 but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • No drones without a permit

Warnings

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

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)

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