Things to see and do
* Enjoy the scenic surrounds of Sweeneys Flats with a picnic or your own barbecue
* Walk or jog on the one kilometre mown grass trail around the park
* Take in the views of the lush surrounding bushland as you make your way through the tenha park
* Watch out for possums and owls after dark
* Discover a real Australian billabong. Listen carefully to hear a chorus of noisy local frogs
* View the many native birds that frequent the wetland
* At dusk, keep a sharp eye out for one of the local bat species
* Discover historical hawthorn hedges and other remnants of past land practices
* Organised groups of more than 20 people require a permit from the Park Office. Permits for the busiest period (November to February) will be issued from the 1st of May.
Heritage
Members of the Wurundjeri tribe of Aboriginals originally inhabited the area. The area remains significant to descendants of the Wurundjeri. During the 1840's, the land around Sweeneys Flats was purchased by Thomas Sweeney, a former convict who established an extensive property built by hard work and initiative. The Hawthorn hedge that remains is still a small part of what was once a system of many hedgerows separating the paddocks of the property from one another.
Looking after the park
* Take your rubbish home
* Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park
* Leave the park as you find
* All native plants and animals are protected
