Kalparrin Gardens — Attraction in Melbourne

Playground could use an update, benches had recently been replaced, which is lovely to see, the natural features are beautiful. We love the little bridge by the playground with the ducks. And the new "boardwalk" path makes the walk around the park really pram and bike friendly. No drinking fountain or taps near the playground unfortunately, and no longer water by the BBQs, it was recently removed and I don't know if there is a plan to replace it considering the proximity of the BBQs. Also no direct path between the playground or lower path and the bbq shelter, so difficult with a pram. there's a water tap at the skate park. We love the birdlife, and there are turtles in the lake! Just down in plenty river there are a few platypuses which we have been lucky enough to spot...

Great place to work you dog or your kids. There is a water filtration system here which is also interesting. A short walk down the hill and across the bridge is a children's playground. Next to the playground is a duck pond with many ducks. A short walk up the hill is a picnic/bbq area, with some swings to entertain the kids. Careful with young kids as a little further up the hill is the train line. Other than the bbq area there is not much cover from rain. Also if it is heavy rain, it is best to avoid the lower playground as...

Lovely little park for a stroll. The wetlands are not only attractive but are functional. This is an innovative water conservation and quality improvement system to capture, treat and store stormwater underground for use on parks and ovals in Greensborough. Stormwater is being harvested from a main drain flowing into Kalparrin Lake and is then treated, stored and distributed for irrigation use in neighbouring sport and recreation reserves at Partington’s Flat, Whatmough Park and...