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. 

How to get there

Pines Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Pines Picnic Ground (Dandenong Valley Parklands)

Facilities

BBQ - Electric/Gas
Toilets
Carpark

Need to know

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.

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)

Jells Lake Jetty Closures

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

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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