🌿 A ripper spot for a family arvo with playgrounds, frisbee golf, and beaut river views, mate!

Barwon Valley Park Belmont - Family Fun & Scenic River Walks - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Barwon Valley Park in Belmont is a top-notch spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With a great kids playground, basketball half court, and plenty of space to run around, it’s perfect for an active arvo. The park boasts long walking and running tracks along the river, ideal for a leisurely stroll or more energetic exercise. Nature lovers will appreciate the birdwatching opportunities, including rare local species. Facilities like BBQs, picnic areas, and clean toilets add to the convenience, making it a great place for a family day out or a quiet escape to unwind.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Belmont VIC 3216, Australia
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.5/5 (399 reviews)
🏙️ City	Australia
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground basketball court bbq picnic shelter public toilets parking walk run path

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Barwon Valley Park is a bonza spot for the young ones, with a kids playground and a basketball half court to keep them entertained. Parents reckon there’s plenty of space for the ankle-biters to run around and burn off energy. The playground and playthings get good mentions, making it a solid choice for families wanting a safe and fun place to hang out. Plus, the clean toilet facilities make life easier for families with little kids. It’s a great place to bring the crew for a fun arvo in the fresh air.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park’s location by the river offers some cracking views and a calming atmosphere. The long walking tracks along the river are perfect for a leisurely stroll or a brisk run, giving you plenty of chances to soak in the natural beauty. Birdwatchers will be stoked to spot shy local birds like the Chestnut Rumped Heathwrens in the heathland areas. Whether you’re after a peaceful walk or a chance to unwind by the water, Barwon Valley Park delivers a beaut outdoor experience.

Get Active with Walking, Running & Frisbee Golf 🏃‍♀️

For those who love a bit of exercise, Barwon Valley Park has you covered with long walking and running tracks that take you along the river for a good workout or a relaxing wander. The park also features a challenging 18-hole Frisbee golf course, which adds a fun twist for mates or families wanting to try something different. There’s a basketball half court too, so you can shoot some hoops while the kids play. It’s a great spot to keep active and enjoy the outdoors.

Perfect Picnic Spots & BBQs for a Chill Arvo 🦘

If you’re after a laid-back day, Barwon Valley Park has plenty of picnic areas and BBQ facilities to fire up a snag or two. The wide open spaces and calm river setting make it a lovely place to unwind and enjoy a feed with the family. While some reviews mention the BBQs didn’t always work, the picnic spots and clean toilets still make it a solid choice for a relaxing arvo. Bring a rug, pack some tucker, and enjoy the peaceful vibes by the water.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Best one in Geelong!
Great park and nice circuit
Great place for a picnic area, Walk and play grounds
Good options for the children and clean toilet facilities generally.
A lovely place to share a wide variety of activities suitable for each member of the family.
Park is a great place to walk around and unwind. Calming and can be a great place for a picnic.
BIRD watchers of the " feathered " kind 🐦 will be really excited to know that shy little Chestnut Rumped Heathwrens are quietly living within the heathland
Lots of things to do/ space to run around. Not alot of shade though and parking can be scarce if it's busy
Nice Park by the river with bbq and lots of playthings and a basketball half court as well
Great park , very long walking tracks to take a long the river, and a kids playground, with BBQ facilities