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Covering an area of 6.5ha, this area combines wide open spaces and modern recreational facilities. With 2 football/cricket ovals, cricket nets and tennis courts, it caters for the sports orientated visitors. In addition, families and groups are catered for with the convenience of picnic and barbeque facilities, while a playground and shelter are available for those wanting an outdoor social venue. Boardwalks and walking trails also enable visitors to visit the wetlands at the park and enjoy the local wildlife.

The shared trail that follows the Darebin Creek is an optimal spot to view the creek and all the flora and fauna that it supports.

Entrances are located at Leslie St and Rowen St, car parking is available. Melway 9 E8.

 

Frog Recording

This reserve is also a sanctuary for all kinds of wildlife including the endangered Growling Grass Frog .

Also known as the Southern Bell Frog, this species was once common in the Victorian waterways, but species numbers have been declining. The reasons behind this reduction is uncertain, but can be linked to a number of factors such as disease, drought, introduced species and destruction to their habitat such as clearing of native vegetation and the contamination of waterways. Due to its severe decline in numbers, it was declared an endangered species in 1997.

Active during the day, the Growling Grass Frog can be heard by its distinct growling call and can be visually identified by its colour which can be between a bright emerald green colour to a dull olive green, with brown &/or gold coloured blotches on its back.

Members of the Friends of Darebin Creek have participated in the recording of this and other species of frog on “Frog Nights”. These nights are a fun way to learn about the different frog species in the area and take part in valuable research that is undertaken to help determine how may frogs are left in our waterways.