Brodies Lakes Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

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Brodies Lakes Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

Brodies Lake Picnic Area is located in the south-west corner of Greenvale Reservoir, near to the combined entrance and exit gate off Somerton Rd. The picnic area encompasses a picnic shelter, picnic tables and seats, bbqs, and toilet facilities, all located adjacent to two picturesque lakes. A couple of walking trails will take visitors around the reservoir park, providing a view over the reservoir from visual vantage points. Dogs are allowed on-lead.
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)

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Brodies Lakes Picnic Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

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

  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Water hazards
    • Dam

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.

Brodies Lakes picnic area closed

Brodies Lakes picnic area remains closed while M<Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria undertake critical park upgrade and safety works. We look forward to welcoming you to Greenvale Reservoir Park soon.

Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)

Cypress Picnic Are closed

Cypress Picnic Area remains closed while Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria deliver critical park upgrade and safety works. We look forward to welcoming you to Greenvale Reservoir Park soon.

Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)

Greenvale Reservoir South Reopening Project

Please be advised that currently only the northern section of Greenvale Reservoir Park is open to the public (access to vehicles and pedestrians off Somerton Road and pedestrians only from Venezia Promenade). However a significant joint project between Parks Victoria and Melbourne Water is currently underway to reopen the southern section of the park to the community in late 2025. For more information and to stay updated please visit Greenvale Reservoir Park reopening | Melbourne Water

Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign (709KB)

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