Koomba Park

Koomba Park is the most northern of the parks which comprise the Dandenong Valley Parklands. It was opened in December 1981 and extends for 33 hectares between Boronia Road and Mountain Highway. Things to see and do Barbecues and picnics Enjoy a barbecue or picnic at the recently redeveloped Koomba South Picnic Area (entrance via Mountain Highway). Trails and paths The Dandenong Creek trail wanders through the park taking in the beautiful landscape, which includes a variety of plants remaining from the days when parts of Koomba Park were used as orchards. Some of the plants you will be likely to find are Apple-tree-suckers, Elm, Hawthorn, mint plants, as well as a vast array of native plants. Take in the abundant wildlife which live in Koomba Park's billabongs. Billabongs are sections of a creek or other waterway, which are no longer connected as a result of the creek changing its course. It is obvious from the number of billabongs around Koomba Park that the Dandenong Creek has changed course many times. Sit back for a while and try your expertise at identifying birds or recognising frog calls. There's even a jetty to make access easier. In June 1997, 880m of board walk was completed. This filled the missing link to the Dandenong Creek Trail by heading south from Burwood Highway and crossing over the Dandenong creek to Jells Park. This trail is ideal for a variety of activities such as walking, cycling and jogging and is a very important link in the trail network for the Dandenong Valley Parklands. Group visits Large groups and schools are welcome to visit the park at any time. Koomba South is an open grassed area and is an ideal venue for a large family outing or group activity.