Maroondah dam and parks
Maroondah dam and parks
Public facilities such as barbeque areas, picnic spots, toilets, children's playing facilities.
Summary
Public facilities such as barbeque areas, picnic spots, toilets, children's playing facilities.
71960 Views
Points of Interest
1. Facilities
Public facilities such as barbeque areas, picnic spots, toilets, children's playing facilities.
2. Gardens for all occassions
There are several spots in the park that can be used for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions. Prior arrangements have to be done with the Park management before using the facility.
3. The Dam
Building of the Dam in progress, construction started and ended (1920-1927). The dam was built by the Melbourne and Metropolitan board of works.
4. Compass point
The compass is made with Roman numerals starting from point I to VII with a central pole is located adjacent to the valve houses at the bottom of the dam wall.
5. The Lily pond
The compensation channel now used is called the "lily pond", and is a result from scouring which occurred when the valves were opened some time ago.
6. The Dom house
Two domed concrete valve houses are located near the base of the dam wall.
7. Indigenous Heritage
Melbourne's rivers and creeks are important to all members of the community, particularly Aboriginal people.
8. The Rose Steps
The rose steps were constructed in 1927 directly after the dam was opened.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Dog off-leash area
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Art and culture
Park / Garden
