Cherry Lake — Attraction in Melbourne

There are three entrances for cars. Millers Rd is main entrance the other two located via back streets off Civic Parade. A good place to have a bbq/picnic for a small gathering. Public toilets are clean - locations at two different parts of Cherry Lake. One near playground the other towards the back of the AFL/Hockey/Athletic Clubs. Playground is good for young children and the new fitness set up is great for workouts. The path is great for cycling/running/walking about 4km. A few people chill out with their fishing rods with a picnic basket and a book. If you’re visiting during summer on Sundays the farmers market is great...

Since I moved to this area, I have been in Cherry Lake 3 times. My first time I was very impressed. I saw many birds, Swans, ducks and Pelicans. I love how Pelicans they were ballet dancing in the lake (see video). My third time I went there it is still beautiful but I am a bit sad about the water in the lake. The water is smelly and polluted from the recent chemical spill. And I can’t see the Pelicans, not many birds as well. I hope it will get...

Nice place. It's a park area on a lake. What do you need to know? It's safe. No junkies. Swans only kill every few years. Bike tracks, play equipment, gym equipment, places to drop a log, BBQ, bring dogs, bring kids, push grandma's wheel chair in the water, whatever floats your boat in an outdoor setting.

1 star off for having no quarter mile race track or pigeon shooting range. But it made up for it when Mr...