Local Area

Local Bike and Walking tracks

Lower Plenty

Start under the bridge and walk/ ride to the right or left. Dogs are permitted on leash

Westerfolds Park

 Fitzsimons Lane, Templestowe Dogs are permitted, on a leash at all times.

Ruffy Lake Park

enter via King Street, George Street or Victoria Street, Doncaster. Dogs are permitted on leads in most areas (Please check signage).

Local Playgrounds

Possum Hollow, Warringal Parklands, Beverly rd Heidelberg

Recently upgraded fenced playground which includes a flying fox, BBQs and picnic facilities.

Petrie Park, Mountain View Rd Montmorency

Playground and oval are opposite the RSL and community hall, Great little playground, recently upgraded and it has a great undercover picnic area

Wombat Bend

Finns Reserve, Duncan Street, Templestowe Lower Once again great Fenced park with lots of sensory activities

Eltham Lower Park

Melway: Map 21 ref H10 A newly upgraded fenced playground to the left, and it has picnic tables too!

Mernda adventure park

Mernda village drive

Playground equipment to suit all ages

Undercover picnic area with Bbq’s

Nearby duck pond

Across road there is a fenced in off leash dog park

For special treat Try…

Diamond Valley Railway Located at Eltham Lower Park

(operated by a not for profit group)

The narrow gauge Diamond Valley Railway operates every Sunday 11am - 5pm and Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm during School Holidays.

Cost $3 per person under 2 ride free