Birrarrung Park

Birrarrung Park Information

Things to see and do:

- walk, cycle, rollerblade or jog along the park trails

- try fishing in the Yarra River (bring your own bait)

- view the plentiful waterfowl from the wetlands observation deck

- discover a billabong and listen to a chorus of local frogs

Organised groups of more than 50 people require a permit from the park office. Permits for the busiest period (November to February) will be issued each year from 1 May.

Heritage

The name Birrarrung Park was derived from an Aboriginal word for Yarra River. Stone chips, flakes and an axe head found in the park remind us that the area was part of an Aboriginal pathway. Residential and industrial development did not occur in the river valley, mainly because of the threat of flooding. The predominant land use was small-scale cattle grazing and horse agistment. The park has been developed since 1979 and was opened to the public in 1984.

Looking after the park

- Take your rubbish home with you

- Light fires only in barbecues provided

- Dogs are permitted in the park, but must be kept on a leash at all times

- All native plants and animals are protected