Croydon Park Accessible Walk

Croydon Park. Photo credit: Walking Maps

This walk is around Croydon Park, which s a leafy park with green lawns. There are many large shady trees and a small wetland.

This walk has been audited by Victoria Walks as accessible for everyone. It is easy to do on foot, in a wheelchair or with another mobility aid. See more accessible walks on Walking Maps.

Route details

Location: Croydon
Distance: 1.07km
Difficulty: Very easy
Inclines: Flat paths
Surface: The paths are firm, flat and wide without steps. Some paths have bluestone edges and small tree root rises. There is space for turning wheelchairs.

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Facility Snapshot

Accessible features

Accessible seats with armrests along the path.
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking
Roll under picnic tables
Accessible and bubbler style fountains are provided. Bubbler fountains may not be accessible. Carry a water bottle.

Getting here

Parking

Accessible car park located off Hewish Road (beside the grandstand). Provides two accessible spaces with protected side spaces. Surfaces are paved, smooth, wide and flat. There are no kerbs or road crossings.
Accessible car park located off Mt Dandenong Road. Provides two accessible spaces with protected side spaces. Surfaces are paved, smooth, wide and flat. There are no kerbs or road crossings.
Accessible spaces behind Main Street are shared with shoppers. They are busier and exposed to more car movement. They are close to dining and shopping.

Public transport

Croydon Railway Station is 300 metres away. Walking or rolling from the station requires rail and Main St crossing (pedestrian crossing) and using shopping area footpaths. The alternative is to take a taxi or bus from the station.
The bus stops on routes 688, 690 and 737 have immediate access to the walk.