Lilydale Lake
Lilydale Lake
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Lillydale Lake is open at all times and has a range of facilities and activities to suit everyone, including an all-abilities playground, outdoor fitness station, walking tracks, wetlands, fishing jetties, BBQ's, picnic shelters, sandy beach areas and public toilets. Come along and have a picnic or barbecue, take a walk around the 28 hectare lake, or watch your children enjoy the sandy beaches and expansive lawns. Entry is free.
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Daisy Skye
Hobart, Australia9 contributions
Jun 2023
We were overnighting nearby and wanted somewhere to exercise our dogs off lead. This is a great spot with 2 large off-leash areas as well as the multiple on-lead gravel walking tracks around the lake. A great spot!
Written July 18, 2023
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia17,413 contributions
Nov 2020
After our drive to Maroondah Dam Reserve, my wife and I stopped here to have a look and a walk, on our way home to Melbourne.
It is a nice place for a walk. The Lake is serene to look at. The children's playground was very busy with kids having fun in the sun.
It is a nice place for a walk. The Lake is serene to look at. The children's playground was very busy with kids having fun in the sun.
Written November 18, 2020
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Tommy A
54 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
Slept overnight in car. Toilet facilities are large but filthy. Toilet seat had to be cleaned. Had mould growing on the pee.
Plenty of paths, tables and chairs.
Street lights flood the parking area at night. Felt safe. Very busy during the day. Wasn't any patrolling officers and no signs to say you can't stay here.
Very noisy from main road noise including trucks with Jake brake even though you can't see vehicles.
Plenty of paths, tables and chairs.
Street lights flood the parking area at night. Felt safe. Very busy during the day. Wasn't any patrolling officers and no signs to say you can't stay here.
Very noisy from main road noise including trucks with Jake brake even though you can't see vehicles.
Written June 21, 2020
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Simon B
City of Greater Geelong, Australia4,148 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Beautiful park with great activities for young & old.
Playground, coffee truck, bbq, seating, lawns and my choice ..
terrific meandering circuit walk around the Lake. Great spot to relax.
Playground, coffee truck, bbq, seating, lawns and my choice ..
terrific meandering circuit walk around the Lake. Great spot to relax.
Written December 3, 2023
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Chris B
Mansfield, Australia56 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
This is a lovley scenic lake, with sand for kids to build castles, and paddle in lake, or feed ducks.
plenty of grass area for picnic, plus shelters to sit under and have a meal, also the play area is great for the kids, both young and older.
plenty of grass area for picnic, plus shelters to sit under and have a meal, also the play area is great for the kids, both young and older.
Written June 2, 2014
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Sheila R
Lilydale, Australia19 contributions
Sep 2014 • Family
We feel very fortunate to have Lilydale Lake on our doorstep, good for walking exercising and a very good play park for the grandchildren. There is very good parking and it is good to see so many people at the lake enjoying the benefits of the open spaces and facilities. The council have recently added more picnic tables and gazebos and at weekends and holidays there are always so many families enjoying barbecues and picnics. The small beach area is an attraction and watching the model sail boat clubs competing. There seems to be something for everybody. The only downside is the very irresponsible dog owners who do not pick up their pets poo around the walking track round the lake.
Written September 30, 2014
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GY_ILI
Melbourne, Australia254 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We have been here a few times now. It is a fantastic place to go for a walk and then have a picnic lunch. Relax on beautiful grass or seating around the lake. It is a great place for couples or families to enjoy a few hours or the whole day.
Written April 23, 2019
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Debbi W
50 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
If you haven't checked this park out before, you're in for a treat. Hidden in amongst suburban developments, the lake itself is beautiful, with lots of water birds. There is a very accessible path around the lake edge (2.5 km), and side paths through wetlands. An excellent children's playground, off-lead area for dogs, lots of open space, plus a coffee van. And throw in the parkrun on Saturday mornings - what more could you want?
Written February 20, 2018
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Lisa D
Melbourne, Australia77 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
There's a new play ground. Great walking tracks. Only problem is there's only one toilet block. Wish there was at least one other located on the other side.
Written November 12, 2017
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worwon
Lilydale, Australia71 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Lillydale lake is a man made lake initially designed to stop the lower section of main st Lilydale Flooding it was also funded as part of the Bi centennial .
Over the years the lake has evolved and has numerous visitors each year . Today the newly constructed playground was opened and there has been lots of children and parents at the lake trying things out. There are walking tracks Cycling tracks, Out door Gym area and BBQ's.Along with all the aquatic activities on the lake Sailing Canoes kayaks and model sail boats. The lake is even stocked with fish and each year they have a come try fishing day at the lake .Recently a new fully All inclusive toilet and change room area was added to the existing toilet facility existing toilet block. There are also two off the lead areas for dog exercising and plenty of dog waste dispensers scattered about the park so its only the lazy dog owners to blame for any dog dropping to be seen.Even the local footy clubs use the park as traing area. There is even a bus route which can bring you right into the park and a community building which may be hired, Over the years various traders are now operating here so you can have a coffe or even a baked potato or perhaps an ice cream
Over the years the lake has evolved and has numerous visitors each year . Today the newly constructed playground was opened and there has been lots of children and parents at the lake trying things out. There are walking tracks Cycling tracks, Out door Gym area and BBQ's.Along with all the aquatic activities on the lake Sailing Canoes kayaks and model sail boats. The lake is even stocked with fish and each year they have a come try fishing day at the lake .Recently a new fully All inclusive toilet and change room area was added to the existing toilet facility existing toilet block. There are also two off the lead areas for dog exercising and plenty of dog waste dispensers scattered about the park so its only the lazy dog owners to blame for any dog dropping to be seen.Even the local footy clubs use the park as traing area. There is even a bus route which can bring you right into the park and a community building which may be hired, Over the years various traders are now operating here so you can have a coffe or even a baked potato or perhaps an ice cream
Written April 11, 2017
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Can anyone advise what the bbqs take at Lilydale Lake? $1 or $2 or are they free? Thanks
Written March 30, 2018
They're free, just push the button to start the gas. But it takes AGES to Herat up to cooking temperature, so allow plenty of time, and keep checking the gas is still going, you may have to push the button again for extra time.
Written March 30, 2018
kualfonso1974
Kilsyth, Australia
Just wondering if they have the coffee van during the week???? And any feedback on the new play ground ???
Written September 21, 2017
I think they may during the holidays and at weekends. I am not really sure.
Written November 26, 2018
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