Kirkdale Park

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Park improvements

In 2016, a new nature play space was created to encourage children to interact with water and nature, featuring a hand water pump at the top of a playful mound, a bird-hide play structure, timber tee pee, and more traditional play equipment.

A note on dogs at Kirkdale Park

Kirkdale Park is an off-leash park, however dogs are not permitted in the play space or barbecue areas at any time, and must be on leash within 2 metres of the Merri Creek Shared Trail.

Park features

    Walking your dog

      General dog walking information

      At off-leash dog parks you must still keep your dog under control. You can find out more about these rules on our Park amenities and equipment page.

      In all other public places, dogs must be kept in control with a leash, cord, or chain. 

      • Dogs are prohibited from within 15 metres of playgrounds
      • Within creeks.
      • Dogs must be off the field/ground when organised sport is in progress. Dogs must be on a lead within 15 metres of the sporting ground/fence.  Penalties may apply. 

      Accessibility

        You can find a list Merri-bek's recharge points for electric wheelchairs and scooters on our Accessibility page.

        Recreation

          You can find out about leisure centres, pools, sports and activites in Merri-bek on our Active Merri-bek website.