Pines Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

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Pines Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

The popular Pines Picnic Area is perfect for a day out with family and friends. With a playground, barbecues and shelters, organise your next social event at Pines Picnic Ground.

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Pines Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

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Pines Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

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 motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No camping
No horses
No firearms allowed
No fires permitted

Warnings

Other warnings
Pedestrians

Trees may fall take care

Vehicles

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground
Animals and pests
Snakes

Beware European wasps

Beware feral bees

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.

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

Koomba Boardwalk Closure

Koomba Boardwalk will be closed until further notice

Jells Park Shared-Use Trails works

Works on the Jells Park Shared-Use Trails are underway, and some areas of the northern and southern parts of the park are currently closed for construction.

Please view the detour map for more information on the current temporary closures in place, and alternative detour routes that can be used in the interim.