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Yan Yean Reservoir Picnic Areas (Yan Yean Reservoir Park)
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Yan Yean Reservoir Picnic Areas (Yan Yean Reservoir Park)
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Yan Yean Reservoir Picnic Areas (Yan Yean Reservoir 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
Restrictions
- No fishing
- No horses
- No swimming
- No camping
- No drones without a permit
- Restricted opening hours
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
Be Prepared
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.
Yan Yean Reservoir Park internal road upgrade
Melbourne Water is upgrading the road running parallel to the reservoir. This will require a complete closure of this section.
The works will take place from 4 April 2022 and run for approximately 10 weeks until mid-June. Park visitors can enter via a temporary access point off Reservoir Road to access the northern part of the park, or from the main park entrance off Recreation Road to access the southern section. Vehicle access off Reservoir Road will not have auto gate exit, gates will be open from 8.30am and close at 4pm sharp. Visitors will need to leave the northern area prior to this closing time.
The works will be carried out between 7.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday in accordance with EPA guidelines.
Parking will be very limited over Easter.
The temporary vehicle access gate off Reservoir Rd, will be closed on the following weekends during road works:
- 30 April-1 May
- 14-15 May
- 28-29 May
- 11-12 June
- 25-26 June
For more information about this project, please call 13 1722, or visit www.melbournewater.com.au.
