Walk through several very different parklands, connected by green corridors and offering a glimpse of original Essendon woodlands. Enjoy spectacular red gums and the upgraded Woodlands Park.
Walk through several very different parklands, connected by green corridors and offering a glimpse of original Essendon woodlands. Enjoy spectacular red gums and the upgraded Woodlands Park.
This walk allows you to enjoy each of the park spaces at your own pace. The starting point at Woodlands Park offers various paths around the water with expansive green areas. Salmon Reserve has towering Red Gums followed by European trees via a gravel path. Napier Park is unique as it shows the remnant woodland of the area.
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Surrounded by shady tress and picnic worthy grass, the lake has been transformed into a rainwater harvesting site with native vegetation replacing the original bluestone edging.
Recently upgraded and ready for exploration
This is tucked away so don't worry if you can't spot it from Woodlands Park.
This special reserve is loved by locals and noisy sulphur crested cockatoos roost in the tree hollows.
This park was bequeathed to the public by Thomas Napier on the proviso it retained the native flora and fauna. It is a rare example of pre-European Plains Grassy Woodland.
Although it is bordered by busy roads on 2 sides, the park is a haven for walkers.
A good place to stop for a break, about halfway through the walk
Water Sensitive Urban Design principles have informed the installation of tanks to collect stormwater runoff and water trees in dry times.
This one leads back to Salmon Reserve