wilson botanic park, berwick
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Even driving up through the carpark, it is as if you are entering a mystic secret garden. Beautifully tree lines, manicured gardens and simply stunning when the sun is shining. Wilson Botanic Park is a treasure of Melbourne's east and a beautiful place to spend a family day out. The space used to be a quarry back in the 70s, but now it is a tranquil garden with many using the space to walk or jog along the trails, lounge by the lake with a good book or climb the Hoo Hoo Tower to enjoy the view.
The kids love the main lake for spotting the local turtles. We lost count after 20 were hanging around at the surface of the water. The Lilypad Lake is also a highlight as you can walk ‘into’ the water via a sunken walkway. The ducks will come up nice and close to say hello here!
There is a great playground in the heart of the park as well as TONNES of space for picnics. Throughout the year the Park hosts outdoor movie nights, markets, live music sessions and Parkrun every Saturday morning.
Mamma's special mention: Wilson Botanic Park is a wonderful community space with everything you might need - there is even a cafe with stunning views of the lake. The Park can be quite popular and there is a shuttle bus service running from Federation Uni to help with the extra cars,
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Non-daylight savings: 7.00am - 6.00pm
Daylight savings: 7.00am - 9.00pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
ENTRY
FREE
cafe - public toilets - dogs welcome (on leads) - walking trails - picnic shelters available for hire - BBQs - pram friendly - hilly in some parts - water hazards
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