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Located just 25 minutes from the centre of Melbourne and only a 15 minute drive from Melbourne Airport, Greenvale Reservoir Park is a great place to visit and enjoy the relaxing environment of beautiful parkland overlooking the reservoir.
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Things to Do
- The park offers over 53 hectares for visitors to take in, explore and enjoy. Features include walking paths, large open spaces, picnic facilities and free gas barbecues.
- Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the "Ironbark Trail" or have a picnic or barbecue.
- Greenvale Reservoir Park offers many open spaces where you can enjoy the great outdoors, fly a kite or breathe in fresh air while going for a jog.
- You can enjoy the peaceful surrounds and the tranquil views of the reservoir or simply relax under a tree and enjoy a sunny afternoon. The sound of birds and the breeze through the trees provides a relaxing change to the hustle and bustle of everyday city life.
- One of the features of the park is "Brodies Lakes". This series of three ponds is ideal for observing birdlife and incorporating other wetland activities.
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Facilities
- Picnic shelters, free gas barbecues, playgrounds and toilets are provided. The main entrance toilets are closed during the week and open on Sundays but the disabled cubicle at this toilet block is open for use at all times. The picnic areas and toilets are accessible by wheelchair.
- There are also tracks for walking, jogging or cycling.
- Baby change facilities
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Heritage
Located in a natural basin in the upper reaches of the Yuroke Creek, Greenvale Reservoir has been supplying water to Melbourne's western suburbs since the early 1970s. Without its own formal catchment, the reservoir is gravity fed from other Melbourne water catchments.
Since it opened in 1972, up to 250,000 visitors per year enjoy the park and the magnificent views it offers of the city of Melbourne. Aboriginal Traditional Owners Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters.
Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
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Fauna
Many bird species can be seen in the park, especially at Brodies Lakes. These include rosellas, parrots, hawks, wrens, finches, ducks, egrets and cockatoos and a variety of migratory birds
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Vegetation
The majority of plants found in Greenvale Reservoir Park have been planted since the park was opened and are consistent with local indigenous species. These include several species of acacia, melaleuca, eucalyptus and callistemon.
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Looking After the Park
- Take your rubbish with you.
- Dogs are permitted in the park but must be kept on a leash at all times.
- No fires, including barbecues, may be lit on days of Total Fire Ban.
- All native plants and animals are protected.
- Leave the park as you find it.
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Precautions
Emergency markers points are located in this park to help pinpoint your exact location in the case of an emergency. In an emergency call 000 and quote the emergency marker code. Further information about emergency markers is available here.
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How to Get There
Greenvale Reservoir Park is open seven days per week and access is from Somerton Road, Greenvale (Melway ref: 179 C8).
For your convenience, automatic gates have been installed. Gates open at 8:30 AM and close at 5:00 PM (8:00 PM during daylight savings).
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Special Needs Access
Picnic Areas
Greenvale Reservoir Park offers numerous picnic settings. Some are sheltered, and many have barbecues. Paths around the park are mostly good, but generally do not lead to picnic settings. The designated accessible toilet facilities that are available in the park do not meet all access criteria.
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Nearby Parks
- Nioka Bush Camp
- Organ Pipes National Park
- Woodlands Historic Park
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Guided Activities
1. Coach/Bus Tours (J1)
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Publications
Brochures 1.
Walking Your Dog in Victoria’s Parks
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A new guide to Victoria's Parks: Parks Discovery
Park Notes / Maps 1.
Maribyrnong Valley Parklands
Books & DVDs 1.
Victoria's National Parks
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Melbourne's Great Outdoors
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