Jells Park
Highlights
- Explore over nine kilometres of paths and trails, perfect for cycling, jogging, or leisurely strolls.
- Relax in 127 hectares of wide open spaces, ideal for picnics and enjoying nature away from the city.
- Cast a line at Jells Lake from the two larger jetties, where fishing offers a peaceful retreat.
- Discover the beauty of Jells Park, nestled in the Dandenong Creek Valley, attracting over 900,000 visitors each year.
Jells Park is nestled in the Dandenong Creek Valley, Wheelers Hill, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The park attracts over 900,000 visitors a year, with over nine kilometres of paths and trails, 127 hectares of wide open paces and enough picnic areas for everyone to enjoy.
Trails and paths
The main Dandenong Creek Trail runs north-south through Jells Park, linking the Eastlink Track, Scotchmans Creek pathway and the Knox bike track (near Nortons Park). All paths are multi-use so you can take your choice of cycling, jogging, or simply strolling.
Jells Park has many barbecue and picnic areas.
Jells Lake is a beautiful man-made feature with a variable water level that flows from the Dandenong Creek. No boating or canoeing is allowed. Fishing in Jells Lake is permitted only from the two larger jetties.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.
Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.
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