Binnak Park Walk (Watsonia North)
This circuit is a leisurely 3km walk around Binnak Park in Watsonia North. The route can easily be shortened if you have less time.
To explore the park, enter at any of these points on the circuit:
While the circuit is mostly flat, if you take the southern extension there is a short steep incline along Grant Street travelling in the south.
The circuit is a loop of the whole park that includes things for you to stop and enjoy: three playgrounds, water fountains, barbecues, exercise equipment and cricket nets.
Toilets are located off Anderson Parade, and beside the northern playground just off Binnak Drive.
Flora and fauna are abundant along the walking circuit with bushland settings and wetlands to enjoy.
The circuit can be accessed by bus route 566 with stops on Macorna Road. Bus route 566 will take you as far as Watsonia and Greensborough rail stations if you are travelling from further afield.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are permitted off-leash except within 5m of playgrounds and BBQ areas. The oval is off-leash when it is not being used for sport. Dogs are excluded from the small wetlands area.
Review:
This is a very large park with walking tracks, pleasant environment with plenty of gum trees, a wetlands area (where dogs are excluded), lots of picnic facilities (shelters, tables, BBQs, water taps and toilets), an oval, extensive outdoor gym equipment and bins for dog waste.
There are three playgrounds on the walk. The northern playground is quite basic and has a large shelter with two tables and BBQ plus toilets.
The central playground is the best playground and has plenty of tables and seats, BBQs, water tap and toilets.
Further south is an oval which has a water tap with dog bowl at the pavilion. The southern playground is fairly basic with tables, BBQs and basketball court.
Location
42 Binnak Drive, Watsonia 3087 Map
Web Links
→ Binnak Park walking circuit Brochure (PDF)
