Jells Lake Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

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Jells Lake Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

The Jells Lake Picnic Area sits snug on the shores of the beautiful Jells Lake. With wide open spaces and the lake as your background, the area is perfect for a day out with family and friends. 

How to get there

Jells Lake Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Facilities

Lookout

Need to know

Jells Lake Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Shallow water
  • 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.

Jells Lake Jetty Closures

Jetty 1 & Jetty 2 will be closed until further notice.

Jells Lake Track Closure

A section of trail behind Jells Park Lake has been permanently closed for revegetation.  The main path behind the lake is still accessible.

Shepherds Bush track closure

Shepherds bush boardwalk has been closed to the public due to safety concerns from the recent floods in October 2022 

Attachments: Trail Closure alternate route shep bush KE (158KB)

Koomba Boardwalk Closure

Koomba Boardwalk will be closed until further notice

Shepherds Bush Track closure

Shepherds Bush boardwalk has been closed to the public due to floods in 2022.

Attachments: Trail Closure alternate route shep bush KE (158KB)

Jells Park Toilets

The toilets outside the Visitor Centre (Madeline's Cafe), next to the changing places toilet are currently closed due to a maintenance issue.  
The toilets inside the Visitor Centre are open during Madeline's Cafe's business hours.  

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