Dandenong Park Playground

Dandenong Park

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Dandenong Park was established over 100 years ago and is historically significant, being an important arrival gateway to central Dandenong.

An area of more than 17 hectares, the Dandenong Creek and the regional bike trail runs through this district park.  Dandenong Park includes Shepley Oval, the historic home for Dandenong Park's sports facilities, with the football and cricket clubs being established in 1874.

Dandenong Park is a destination for many community gatherings, ranging from family barbeques to community festivals.

Things to do

  • Go for a walk through the leafy park
  • Enjoy the floral displays within the north area precinct
  • Go for a ride along the Dandenong Creek regional bike trail
  • Play a game of table tennis, basketball or futsal
  • Visit the district playground and its adjoining picnic and barbeque area

Getting there

  • Bus routes - 893, 828, 981, 844, 892
  • Train station - Dandenong Station (800m)
  • Street parking available

Dandenong Park Master Plan

The Dandenong Park Regional Leisure Precinct Master Plan (July 2007) aims to define how Dandenong Park can realise its potential as a multi-purpose open space area that enables a broad range recreational pursuits, is fully integrated with Dandenong’s city centre and surrounding residential areas, and is well used by our diverse community.

Woody Meadows Project

A Woody Meadows Project was established at Dandenong Park in May 2021. The next coppice event is scheduled for May 2024 and bi-annually thereafter.

Playground Type
District Playground
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ)
Basketball Court
Cricket Nets
Fitness Equipment
Football
Parking
Pavilion
Picnic Area
Playground
Public toilet
Seating area/s
Shelter
Sports Ovals
Table Tennis Tables
Walking/cycling trails
  • BBQ areas
    BBQ areas
  • Seating area
    Seating area
  • Multi purpose courts
    Multi purpose courts
  • Undercover seating
    Undercover seating
  • Stan Prior Stage
    Stan Prior Stage
  • View of the park back towards the Public toilets
    View of the park back towards the Public toilets
Sporting clubs based at this location

Buckley Ridges Cricket Club

Website

Buckley Ridges Cricket Club

Location

Pultney Street, Dandenong

Sport

Cricket

Seasonal/all year

Seasonal

Age groups

Junior and Seniors

Gender

Male and female

Off

Dandenong Park

174 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong