Westfield (Yarra Bend Park)

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Westfield (Yarra Bend Park)

Nestled on the northern edges of Yarra Bend Park, enjoy a day out at Westfield. With an open area of mown grass, shade provided by dispersed mature trees, and a large picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 50 people, this is a perfect location for a family and friends get together. It is also a very popular off-lead dog walking area.

Toilets, picnic tables, electric barbecues and drinking water are also provided. Please use the bins provided at the picnic shelter. If the bins are full, please take your rubbish away.

In the case of an emergency dial 000 for police, fire, and ambulance. If your network has no signal dial 112 to access any available network.

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Westfield (Yarra Bend Park)

Westfield (Yarra Bend Park)

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Westfield (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

Dogs are allowed off leash

Restrictions

  • Management vehicle only
  • No horses
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground

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.

Upcoming temporary 1 day closure of Kanes Bridge in Kew/Fairfield -15 September 2025

Kanes Bridge (The suspension bridge that crosses the Yarra River at Studley Park Picnic Area in Kew and Corben Oval in Fairfield) will be temporarily closed for 1 day on September 15th 2025 for decking replacement works. Contractors will be onsite from 7am until 6pm.  During this time there will be no access across Kanes Bridge.

The bridge will be re-opened as soon as possible once decking works are completed.

Alternative routes to cross the Yarra River are available at Studley Park Road or the Pipe Bridge at Fairfield Park.

Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience.



 

Attachments: Kanes Bridge Temp closure sign (257KB)

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