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Lillydale Lake

πŸ“ Lilydale, VIC

β˜…4.7(420 Google reviews)

Free outdoor recreation area in Lilydale with a playground, seasonal splash water park, walking and cycling trails around the lake, off-lead dog areas, and regular food trucks. Beautiful birdlife and model boat racing on Saturday mornings.

βœ“ Free entryβœ“ Water splash areaβœ“ Walking trailsβœ“ Dog friendlyβœ“ Food trucksβœ“ Lake views
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Chaz

Now this is a park worth making a trip to!. Visiting a park with all the amenities is always a great way to spend a relaxing day outdoors. One such park that comes to mind is this park with a beautiful artificial lake. The park boasts a fabulous playground and a fantastic water park the kids will love which provide a perfect spot for picnics or activity filled day for them to burn some energy!. Or you can always just find a nice spot to sit and read a book. The serene lake, with its resident ducks and water spots activities that happens on the weekends, adds to the parks' tranquil ambience. The park's playground is a favourite spot for children who can run, climb, slide & get wet to their heart's content. Parents can relax on the nearby benches and watch their little ones enjoy themselves. The park is also equipped with tables and toilets for the convenience of visitors. One of the most significant advantages of this park is that it remains unclosed (not sure about toilets), which means that visitors can enjoy its serene beauty and amenities at any time of the day or night. The park is a perfect place to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy some much-needed fresh air in beautiful surroundings.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families wanting a free, flexible outdoor day that works across all ages β€” from toddlers in the splash area to older kids on the playground and cycling trails, with grandparents managing the walking track at their own pace. The food truck presence on good-weather days removes the need to pack a full picnic.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘The seasonal water splash area is the summer drawcard β€” visit on a warm weekday to beat weekend crowds
⏰Watch the model boat racing on Saturday mornings near the lake β€” a free spectator activity kids enjoy
🎟️Two off-lead dog areas make this a strong option for families with pets alongside young children
πŸš—Food trucks appear on good-weather days as they are not guaranteed β€” bring backup snacks for longer visits

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
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420 Google reviews

Beautiful lake setting and birdlife35%
Free splash and water play area30%
Walking and cycling trails25%
Food trucks on site10%
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Chaz

2 months ago

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β€œNow this is a park worth making a trip to!. Visiting a park with all the amenities is always a great way to spend a relaxing day outdoors. One such park that comes to mind is this park with a beautiful artificial lake. The park boasts a fabulous playground and a fantastic water park the kids will love which provide a perfect spot for picnics or activity filled day for them to burn some energy!. Or you can always just find a nice spot to sit and read a book. The serene lake, with its resident ducks and water spots activities that happens on the weekends, adds to the parks' tranquil ambience. The park's playground is a favourite spot for children who can run, climb, slide & get wet to their heart's content. Parents can relax on the nearby benches and watch their little ones enjoy themselves. The park is also equipped with tables and toilets for the convenience of visitors. One of the most significant advantages of this park is that it remains unclosed (not sure about toilets), which means that visitors can enjoy its serene beauty and amenities at any time of the day or night. The park is a perfect place to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy some much-needed fresh air in beautiful surroundings.”

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Jo Abbott

3 months ago

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β€œLilydale Lake is a beautiful spot to go for a walk. The lake is gorgeous with some lovely bird life.I walk there with family members once a week. You can walk around the entire lake, and it’s not far to drive to cafes for a post-walk coffee.”

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Pippa Rose

3 months ago

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β€œNice park, has a lovely walking track around the lake and 2 offlead areas for dogs, one all grass and one with a stream. Has a nice playpark and splash area for the kids. My boy liked watching the little boats race on a Saturday morning”

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Bec Bouten

3 months ago

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β€œGreat spot to swim, walk, eat, play and enjoy get togethers. This lake and surrounding areas is well equipped for all your needs. They also have food trucks such as potato sticks, coffee cart and ice cream that come by”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lillydale Lake is a free recreation precinct in the Yarra Valley foothills built around an artificial lake with walking and cycling trails encircling the water. The precinct includes a playground, a seasonal splash and water park area popular with children in summer, two off-lead dog areas (one grassed, one with a stream), and a model boat racing area used on Saturday mornings. Food trucks including a potato sticks cart, coffee cart, and ice cream van are regular visitors.

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