Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

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Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

Gather the family and enjoy a picnic or barbecue among the spotted gums of Lysterfield Picnic Area. Relax on the sandy shores of Lysterfield Lake - sometimes in the company of kangaroos - and go swimming. A network of walking and mountain bike trails lead off from the picnic area.

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Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

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Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No camping
No firearms allowed
Boating zones apply
No dogs allowed
No horses
No fires permitted
No fishing

Warnings

Water hazards
Dam

Deep water
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground
Animals and pests
Snakes
Other warnings
Unpatrolled area

Limbs may fall take care

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Some barbeques not in operation

Parks Victoria is carrying out inspections in all of our barbecues in our parks. Following these inspections, some barbecues have been temporarily closed until they can be attended by a licenced contractor. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.

Visitor safety is our top priority and we advise people to please not to use any barbecue facilities that have been closed. We expect the impacted barbecues to reopen in the coming weeks.

Beach block toilet closure

The Lysterfield Park Beach block toilets (next to the Beach Area carpark) are closed until the 01/09/2025. Additional toilets are located at the boat launch area, approx. 300m North.

Granite Peak Trail - Grassy Spur Section Closed

Part of the Grassy Spur section, between Trig Point and the Woodland Walk junction, is temporary closed until the 21st July. Please plan your detour route along Woodland Walk or Lysterfield Hills and Valley View Track.

There is a detour map attached.

We apologise for any inconvenience while important trail maintnance works are completed nearby.

Attachments: GPT Detour Map (268KB)

State Mountain Bike Course (SMBC) - Downhill Section Closed

Part of the downhill section of the State Mountain Bike Course, between Trig Point and the end of the SMBC boardwalk, is temporarily closed until further notice. Please follow the detour signage on site back along Lysterfield Hills Track, Valley View Track and onto the SMBC after the end of the boardwalk section.

Please note that Granite Peak Trail - Grassy Spur Section is also closed from 17th July until 21st July, and cannot be used for access.

There is a detour map attached.

We apologise for any inconvenience while the Lysterfield District Trail Riders complete important trail maintenance works.