Moonee Ponds Creek Trail - Westmeadows
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail - Westmeadows
This walk is along a peaceful section of the Trail - the walk can be lengthened or shortened to suit individuals.
Summary
This walk is along a peaceful section of the Trail - the walk can be lengthened or shortened to suit individuals.
Description
Starting at Jacana Reserve (which meets another of our walks: "Station to Station - Jacana to Broadmedows") the walk snakes it way through a mix of grass land, residential back fences, open bush - however, always following the mighty Moonee Ponds Creek.
There are lots of interesting sights along the way - especially if you like birds! The walk is great for all walkers, however families please be careful as there is one road crossing at Fawkner Street.
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Points of Interest
1. Great for 2 and 4 legged walkers
This is a great walk if you have a dog, there is plenty of space to let them of the lead and they can roam to their heart’s content.
2. Pedestrian bridge under Broadmedows Road
A great feature of this walk is the number of pedestrian bridges under busy roads, meaning walkers can move straight through in absolute safety.
3. The path snakes its way through beautiful grassed areas
For much of the walk there is lush grassland , trees, rivers and creeks on either side.
4. Be careful crossing the road and lovely old bridge
This part of the walk requires you to cross the road, be careful as there are no traffic lights! However you get to cross a lovely old bridge.
5. Public toilets and BBQ area
Public toilets and BBQ area next to the playing ground.
6. Pedestrian bridge under Mickleham Road
A great feature of this walk is the number of pedestrian bridges under busy roads, meaning walkers can move straight through in absolute safety.
7. Cooper Hill Drive Playground
This is a huge grassed area with a great playground, perfect spot to have a breather and the kids go crazy.
8. Westmeadows Tennis and Football clubs
The tennis Club has 6 courts plus facilities and the football ground hosts local suburban football and cricket games.
9. Keep walking straight!
There are a lots of places to veer off and take alternative routes, however if you want to keep following this particular walk keeping going straight at this point.
10. What a great spot for a rest!
This is one of the most tranquil spots of the walk – no noise, lots of birds and, if you are lucky, sunshine.
11. Willowbrook Reserve
The Reserve is beautiful open grassland with many native trees. From this point you can keep walking along the path, or maybe stop for a picnic.
12. So many choice where to walk
There are lots of routes you can take, the signs are clear and plentiful. This route we have mapped is just one possible route!
13. Lovely river below!
The Moonee Valley creek is a lovely clean waterway with lots of flora and fauna – especially water birds.
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Dog off-leash area
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Local treasures
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
