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Lower Loop Picnic Area (Yarra Bend Park)
There are electric barbecues, shelters, toilets, drinking fountain and a playground, making it one of the park’s most popular picnic spots. On the opposite side, across the oval, there is a canoe ramp.
Open space and sporting fields are used for organised and informal sports including cricket, football and soccer. Dogs are not permitted on the oval during sporting events and functions.
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Lower Loop Picnic Area (Yarra Bend Park)
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Lower Loop Picnic Area (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
Restrictions
- No dogs allowed in playgrounds
- No horses
- No firearms allowed
- Management vehicle only
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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.
Kanes Bridge is temporarily closed
Recent work revealed the need for further structural assessments of the bridge. It will remain closed as a precautionary measure. Investigations will help ensure the bridge is safe and guide future works.
We are working to reinstate access as soon as possible. We thank the community for their patience during this temporary closure.
For your safety, please do not access the bridge while it is closed. Barriers will be in place, and an alternate route is available for public use.
An alternate walking/cycling route to the other side of the bridge is available via Studley Park Road, the Main Yarra Trail past Dights Falls and Deep Rock Road.
