Deep Rock Ovals - Sir Herbert Onley Oval (Yarra Bend Park)

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Deep Rock Ovals - Sir Herbert Onley Oval (Yarra Bend Park)

Sir Herbert Olney Oval is a formal sports field, with turf wicket, that combines with other adjacent sports fields to form this sporting precinct within Yarra Bend Park.
Toilets, picnic tables, grassy areas, shade, playground, electric barbecues, canoe ramp, and drinking water are provided in the nearby Lower Loop Picnic Area. Dogs are restricted when sporting events are on. Please use the bins provided in the adjacent carpark. If the bins are full, please take your rubbish away.

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Deep Rock Ovals - Sir Herbert Onley Oval (Yarra Bend Park)

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Deep Rock Ovals - Sir Herbert Onley Oval (Yarra Bend 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

Dogs are allowed off leash

Restrictions

No fires permitted
No horses
No camping
Management vehicle only
No vehicles
No firearms allowed
No generators

Warnings

None applicable

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.

Dickinson Reserve Playground

The playground at Dickinson Reserve has been removed due to safety concerns.

The nearest playground with climbing structures, slides and swings is at Andrews Reserve, accessed from the Yarra Boulevard. Andrews Reserve is approximately 1 km from Dickinson Reserve.

Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Yarra Bend Park, Lower Loop Picnic Area Barbecues now working

The barbecues are now functioning at the Lower Loop Picnic Area with electrical supply restored. One barbecue at the eastern end is out of order. Five barbecues are functioning.

The Corben toilet block remains closed. The closest toilets are across Kanes Bridge at Studley Park Picnic Area.