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Brodies Lakes Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)
Areas designated for coal bbqs are provided in the Cypress Picnic Area, where there is also a water point available to cool down the hot coals and a coal bin is provided for disposal. Coal bbqs are not permitted on days of Total Fire Ban.
Although the lakes are fenced, please ensure children are well supervised.
The reservoir is fenced and access is not permitted.
No rubbish bins are available, so please take all rubbish home with you.
Car parking is available near to the toilet block. Parking is not available on the western side of the lake.
The toilet facilities include uni-sex cubicles. An all-abilities accessible toilet, and baby change facilities are available in the nearby Blue Wren Picnic Area.
Vehicle entry is restricted to 8am – 4.30pm during non-daylight savings hours, and 8am – 8.30pm during day-light savings hours. When departing the park, please take care if turning right into Somerton Rd, as the 80km per hr speed limit, single lane and obstructed view requires caution.
Greenvale Reservoir is in the Central fire district. Bush and grass fire safety is a personal responsibility. For up to date information on fires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
The park will be closed on Catastrophic fire days.
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Brodies Lakes Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)
Need to know
Brodies Lakes Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)
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
Restrictions
- No fishing
- Restricted opening hours
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No diving, swimming or wading
- No interference with vegetation
- No fires permitted
- No camping
- No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
- No solid fuel portable BBQs
- No wildlife feeding, including birds
- No firearms allowed
- No horses
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Vehicles
- Limbs may fall take care
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Water hazards
- Dam
Be Prepared
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.
Brodies Lakes picnic area closed
Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)
Cypress Picnic Are closed
Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)
Greenvale Reservoir South Reopening Project
Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign (709KB)