Greenvale North Day Visitor Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

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Greenvale North Day Visitor Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

Located approx 25kms north of Melbourne’s CBD, the Greenvale Reservoir Day Visitor Area provides a great view of both the expanse of the reservoir and the city skyline. The Day Visitor Area is located in the northern section of the park. The reservoir was constructed in 1971 to supply drinking water to Melbourne’s growing Western Suburbs. It was built by creating a 52 metre high dam wall and has capacity of approximately 27,000 megalitres.
Visitors can walk their dogs on lead throughout the site, and may see wildlife including Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Wedge Tailed Eagles and White Bellied Sea Eagles, which are attracted to the reservoir. Fishing and swimming are not permitted as the reservoir is fenced off to the public, in order to protect the water supply.
Picnic facilities are limited to picnic tables and seats. Rubbish bins are not provided, so please take all rubbish home with you.
Limited car parking is available in the nearby residential streets.
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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Greenvale North Day Visitor Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

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Greenvale North Day Visitor Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No solid fuel portable BBQs
  • No wildlife feeding, including birds
  • No motorbikes/trailbikes
  • No drones without a permit
  • No diving, swimming or wading
  • Management vehicle only
  • No camping
  • No solid fuel fires permitted
  • No fires permitted
  • No firearms allowed
  • No fishing
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters, allowed on paths, tracks or roads (management vehicles excepted)

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • 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.

Greenvale Reservoir Park (South) closed

Greenvale Reservoir Park (south) remains closed to public access while Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria undertake critical upgrade and safety works to reinstate access.  

Attachments: Greenvale Reinstate Access sign_final (773KB)

Greenvale Reservoir Park South closed

Greenvale Reservoir Park (South) is closed to public access while Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria continue critical upgrade and safety works to reinstate access.

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)

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)

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