Jells East Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

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Jells East Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Bordering the Dandenong Creek Trail, the wide-open spaces of Jells East Picnic Ground are perfect for a day out with the family. Set up at one of the electric barbecues or picnic areas and take in the views over Jells Lake.

How to get there

Jells East Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Need to know

Jells East Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed
  • No camping

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps
  • 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.

Jells East Toilet Block

The toilet block near Jells East car park is closed for maintenance.
The nearest toilets can be found behind the T House cafe building.

Koomba Boardwalk Closure

Koomba Boardwalk will be closed until further notice

Shepherds Bush - Paperbark Trail Closed

The Paperbark trail in Shepherds Bush has been closed in the interest of visitor safety. 
Please refer to attached map for further detail. 

Koomba Park Boronia Road Carpark closed

Koomba Park Boronia Road Carpark is closed until further notice

Temporary closures of Dandenong Creek Trail at Jells Park South

We are upgrading the sporting ovals at Jells Park South and building a new pavilion.

Sections of the Dandenong Creek Trail adjacent to the Oaks and Ashes Picnic Areas are subject to temporary closures during the construction period. Temporary closures are managed by traffic controllers on site. Visitors can bypass any temporary closures via the walking track to the east of the ovals.

Half of the car parking at Jells Park South, accessed via Ferntree Gully Road, is closed for the construction period. The playgrounds and toilets remain open throughout the construction period. See this map for more details.

Shepherds Bush Boardwalk Closed

The boardwalk at the High Street Road entrance of Shepherds Bush is currently closed for repairs until late 2025

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