Crystal Brook Picnic Ground (Cardinia Reservoir Parks)

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Crystal Brook Picnic Ground (Cardinia Reservoir Parks)

Crystal Brook picnic ground is the perfect location to spend the afternoon relaxing in nature and exploring the beautiful Cardinia Reservoir Park. Crystal Brook picnic ground has parking, a playground, barbecue, shelter and toilets.

Crystal Brook is the best equipped picnic area in the park for all abilities access.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own gas and charcoal BBQ. Please set BBQs up on the gravel and concrete pads provided and take charcoal home.
Park gates are closed between dusk and dawn.

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Crystal Brook Picnic Ground (Cardinia Reservoir Parks)

Need to know

Crystal Brook Picnic Ground (Cardinia Reservoir Parks)

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
Speed restrictions apply
No fires permitted
No horses
No drones without a permit
No camping
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

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.

Closure of Cardinia Reservoir Park

Cardinia Reservoir Park will be closed from April the 7th 2026 until approximately June the 16th 2026 to enable Melbourne Water to safely undertake extensive works within the Cardinia Reservoir Park area. Works involve the felling and removal of a number of large pine trees which have been infested with Pine Scale. The Park must be closed in order for these works to be undertaken safely. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Closure of walking trail bridge - western end of Crystal Brook picnic area carpark - un-named trail

A small walking track bridge has been damaged by a fallen tree at the Western end of the Crystal Brook carpark. The bridge has been closed. Ranger staff are currently clearing the tree and assessing the damage to the bridge. Visitors are advised not the cross the bridge until repair works are completed.