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 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.
Limited car parking is available in the nearby residential streets. Rubbish bins are not provided, so please take all rubbish home with you.
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.

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Greenvale North Day Visitor Area (Greenvale Reservoir Park)

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Greenvale North Day Visitor 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

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

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

Warnings

Animals and pests
Snakes

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 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)