Belgrave lake park

35 Park Drive , Belgrave 3160

Belgrave lake park

35 Park Drive , Belgrave 3160

10 m
.71 km
Intermediate

Belgrave Lake Park surrounds a disused reservoir and pipeline which, from 1893-1924 supplied water to the town of Dandenong, and after that to the farmers of Lysterfield

Belgrave lake park

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Summary

Belgrave Lake Park surrounds a disused reservoir and pipeline which, from 1893-1924 supplied water to the town of Dandenong, and after that to the farmers of Lysterfield

Description

Belgrave Lake Park surrounds a disused reservoir and pipeline which, from 1893-1924 supplied water to the town of Dandenong, and after that to the farmers of Lysterfield.

Back then, the park was also a popular tourist destination where there was picnicking, swimming and camping.

The original kiosk, a stone and log cabin, which served both the campsite and the reserve still remains.

Belgrave Lake Park is the link between Dandenong National Park and Lysterfield Lake Park, all of which are within close proximity of Belgrave. Visitors touring the park are often amazed by the seamless blend of two focal points: a recreational park that also serves as a conservation park.

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Points of Interest

1. Belgrave lake park cottage

It is pretty much a child health group. Heaps of toys, a kitchen, an art room, an undercover play area outside

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2. Belgrave lake park

The onsite playground makes the park a family-friendly destination, particularly during the weekends and school holidays.

3. Log Cabin Museum

Within the park, there is one building (the former kiosk) that is of some interest. It is named as the "Log Cabin Museum", but is a masonry structure, faced with random flagstone, and with bush poles.

4. Dandenong Reservoir

The Reservoir and pipeline which, from 1893-1924 supplied water to the town of Dandenong, and after that to the farmers of Lysterfield.

5. BBQ area closest to the park

BBQ facilities also draw visitors to the park during the afternoons, providing a perfect platform to socialise with family and friends. For foreign travellers, this a great place to cook local food.

6. Grass filled oval

The grass-filled oval, against the backdrop of the woods, makes for a good location to relax and lay back with a good book or kick the footy and let your dogs run around.

7. Monbulk Creek

The park is structured around Monbulk Creek because for the survival of a number of species including the native platypus. Theres chances you'll see sugar gliders and a yellow-bellied glider.

8. Basketball Court

Basketball court with one ring where kids can play with each other.

9. Toilet

Toilet has trees and kookaburras painted on the brick layered structure, people do graffiti on it which is a shame.

10. outdoor gym

There are ten stations with areas for warm-up, cool down, stretching and strengthening.


Features

Playground Playground
Picnic spot Picnic spot
Drinking water available Drinking water available
Seating available Seating available
Dog off-leash area Dog off-leash area
Public toilets Public toilets
Pram friendly Pram friendly
Historical interest Historical interest
Art and culture Art and culture
Nature trail Nature trail
Lake, creek, river Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden Park / Garden