Moonee Ponds Creek: Boeing Reserve to JP Fawkner circuit
Moonee Ponds Creek: Boeing Reserve to JP Fawkner circuit
Walk along both sides of the Moonee Ponds Creek between the foot bridge at Boeing Reserve and the foot bridge at Strathnaver Reserve/ J P Fawkner Reserve.
Summary
Walk along both sides of the Moonee Ponds Creek between the foot bridge at Boeing Reserve and the foot bridge at Strathnaver Reserve/ J P Fawkner Reserve.
Description
This walk takes in both sides of the Moonee Ponds Creek, with the shared trail on the west side and the grass/ dirt track along the Eastern side.
Walkers can start from the Boeing Reserve Car park or Devereaux St Oak Park to the north, or Strathnaver Reserve or JP Fawkner Reserve Car Parks to the South. Public toilets are between the pavilions at Boeing Reserve. Playgrounds are at Boeing Reserve, Bryant Family Reserve and between the ovals at J P Fawkner Reserve.
This is a lovely walk along the semi-natural section of the Moonee Ponds Creek. Highlights include the Strathnaver Grasslands, Horseshoe Bend and the track along the Eastern side.
Just a note of warning — much of the east side is dirt and grass only, and can get a bit boggy in the winter months or after rain!
3189 Views
Points of Interest
3. Boeing Reserve Bridge
And the view from the north west footbridge over the creek .
4. East side grass track
Lovely natural walking Track
6. Oak Park Footbridge
The view from the bridge over the creek.
7. Strathnaver Grasslands
Remnant Western Plains Temperate Grassland (EVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland) found on rocky outcrops along Moonee Ponds Creek. This type of vegetation community is considered as critically endangered.
9. Sculpture - Meeting Place created by Glenn Romanis
The Boeing Reserve installation represents flora. River Red Gum was used, as it is one of the most iconic species found along the creek.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Dog off-leash area
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Local treasures
Art and culture
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
