Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

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Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

Gather the family and enjoy a picnic or barbecue among the spotted gums of Lysterfield Picnic Area. Relax on the sandy shores of Lysterfield Lake - sometimes in the company of kangaroos - and go swimming. A network of walking and mountain bike trails lead off from the picnic area. 

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Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

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Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • No firearms allowed
  • Boating zones apply
  • No dogs allowed
  • No horses
  • No fires permitted
  • No fishing

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Dam
    • Deep water
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Unpatrolled area
    • 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.

Some barbeques not in operation

Parks Victoria is carrying out inspections in all of our barbecues in our parks. Following these inspections, some barbecues have been temporarily closed until they can be attended by a licenced contractor. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
Visitor safety is our top priority and we advise people to please not to use any barbecue facilities that have been closed. We expect the impacted barbecues to reopen in the coming weeks.

Lysterfield Mountain Bike Trails - Repair and Improvement Works

Planned repair and upgrade works are scheduled for the Lysterfield Mountain Bike Trails from late January 2025 through to May 2025, focusing on Lower Buckle, Upper Buckle, Middle & Redgum Trails.

Trails will be temporarily closed one at a time during works, to ensure that riders can still access trails across the MTB network. Detour maps will be in place to provide visitors with alternative routes while works are underway. 

Order of Works / Trail Closures:
1. Redgum Trail
2. Middle Trail
3. Upper Buckle & Lil Shorty Trails
4. Lower Buckle Trail (north section)
5. Lower Buckle Trail (south section).

Please follow website for regular trail updates and closure status.

Notification of Deer Control Program within Lysterfield Park

Lysterfield Park (northern conservation zone) will be closed while ground shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
Park area closures will apply to affected areas overnight, from 4:00pm until the following morning, during the following dates:
 
Tuesday 18th February 2025 (until the early hours of Wednesday)
Thursday 20th March 2025 (until the early hours of Friday)
Tuesday 6th May 2025 (until the early hours of Wednesday)
 
Closures will be in place at park entrances on operation nights to prevent entry.
 
Please see the attached map of the control area.
 
For more information about the program please visit this link or call 13 19 63.

Attachments: Control Area LNCZ (470KB)

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