Eastern Suburbs Melbourne Parks Gardens

Birrarrung Park

The name Birrarrung Park was derived from an Aboriginal word for Yarra River.

Stone chips, flakes and an axe head found in the park...

Bushy Park Wetlands

Bushy Park Wetlands is bounded at the north by a remnant orchard accessed from the eastern end of Highbury Road.

The park's eastern...

Wattle Park

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Wattle Park's singular appeal comes from a delicate balance between historic buildings, man-made landscape and natural bush. Opened in 1917...

Nortons Park

Nortons Park, part of a chain of parks in the Dandenong Valley, boasts rolling grassed lawns that give the park a definite European feel....

Shepherds Bush Park

Shepherds Bush is a natural sanctuary providing habitat for over 90 species of birds. Dawn is the best time of the day to listen for the wonderful...

Candlebark Park

Candlebark Park, which is named after the Candlebarks (Eucalyptus rubida), is significant as it represents the gateway to the conservation areas...

Koomba Park

Koomba Park is the most northern of the parks which comprise the Dandenong Valley Parklands. Enjoy a quiet stroll through remnant vegetation...

Jells Park

Nestled in the heart of suburbia the park is abundant with native plants and wildlife and is a diverse recreation destination for the whole...

Westerfolds Park

Westerfolds defies its suburban setting. Its gracious, rural character is derived from the manor house overlooking the ancient River Red Gums and...

Warrandyte State Park

Dotted with relics of the gold mining era, the hills around Warrandyte have a distinctive bluish-green hue, typical of the foliage of Red Box, a...

Longridge Park Camp

Aptly named, the long ridge through this park offers spectacular and breathtaking views of the Yarra River and surrounds. Eastern Grey Kangaroos...

Banksia Park

The open space, playgrounds and picnic areas of Banksia Park make it a popular location with visitors of all ages. The park is perfect for...

Yarra Bend Park

At Yarra Bend Park, the largest area of natural vegetation near the City of Melbourne, the landscape varies from steep, wild river escarpments to...

Churchill National Park

Churchill National Park is a remnant pocket of natural bush in the suburban sprawl of Rowville, an example of the terrain before clearing and...

Lysterfield Park

Lysterfield Lake Park is one of the most valuable recreation and conservation areas close to Melbourne. As well as being a beautiful spot to visit...