Moira Shire Council provides and maintains a number of public parks, reserves, and playgrounds across the municipality that can be used for activities and events some of which include Cobram, Nathalia, Numurkah & Yarrawonga
Amenities and equipment vary from site to site and can include playgrounds, seating, tables, and shelters, public toilets, BBQ's, walking tracks and other public facilities.
Hire Fees & Security Bonds maybe applicable
If you would like to hire a Council Park, please complete hire of park application
Hire of Park Application(PDF, 291KB)
COBRAM
Federation Park
Federation Park Cobram is located in Punt Road Cobram and shares its location with a number of free attractions, making the park super special and guaranteed to have something for everyone.
Bring the kids down, have a blast trying out the Cobram Community Skate Park, wander through the Historic Cobram Log Cabin, and read about its history.
Other features of the park include
- Skate Park
- Log Cabin attraction
- BBQ
- Table & seats
- Park benches
- V/Line bus station
- Caravan parking
- Automatic public toilet
- Rotunda
- Access to power*
Kennedy Park & Thompsons Beach
Kennedy Park and one of Australia’s largest inland beach, Thompson’s Beach is located on Rockarama Road and only a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Cobram. Shaded by magnificent towering river red gums and floodlit in the evenings, Kennedy Park and Thompson’s Beach is popular for weddings, receptions and other events. There is also a boat ramp where you can launch your boat or jet ski into the Murray river.
Other features of the park include
- BBQ
- Table & seats
- Park benches
- Public toilet
- Rotunda
- Access to power*
Mivo Park
Mivo Park is ideally located on Punt Rd close to the centre of town, with large shady trees, lush green grass, shaded and unshaded seating. It also offers securely fenced and shaded children’s play area that includes slides, tunnels, a fireman's pole, flying fox, a balance beam and more.
The picturesque Don Campbell Rose Garden is also within a well-maintained public park in the centre of Cobram.
Other features of the park include
- Secure Playground
- BBQ
- Accessible Public toilets
- Rose garden
- Shade structures
- Tables & seats
NATHALIA
Nathalia Apex Park
Apex Park located on the banks of the Broken Creek in Weir St Nathalia , with large shaded trees, seating and tables spread throughout the lush green grass area.
Other features of the park include
- BBQ shelter
- Table & seats
- Park Benches
- Dump point
Nathalia Anniversary Park
The Nathalia and District Lions Park (also known as the town's water tower park) located on Blake St Nathalia has a lot more to offer then first meets the eye. The park has a monument dedicated to 'The Sleeper Cutter’, which commemorates the skill, strength and bush craft of the broad-axe sleeper cutter of the Barmah Forest and District. The park also displays Nathalia and District Lions Club Member 'In Memory Of' plaques and an 'Australia Remembers - In Honour of' plaque and boulder dedicated to the men and women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II. Known for housing the town's water tower, the park also has an information board, public toilets, four separate seating areas, plenty of trees for shade and parking for large vehicles and trucks. To top it off right opposite the park is the Parks Victoria Nathalia Office, Library and the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre and Visitor Information Centre.
Other features of the park include
- Public Toilets
- Park Benches
- Table & Seats
- Caravan/truck parking
Uncle Bobs Park
Uncle Bob's Park, Nathalia, is located over the Cemetery Bridge heading east on Pearce Street Nathalia. It offers a great place for families to relax and enjoy a BBQ lunch or just a quiet getaway from the centre of town. An all abilities fishing platform was erected in 2017, allowing everyone to get up and close with the Broken Creek. A toilet block and a fenced children's playground are also on site. It offers a great grassed area with ample parking.
Other features of the park include
- BBQ shelter
- All abilities fishing platform
- Public Toilets
- Playground
Boulevard Park
On the banks of the Broken Creek on Tunnock Road Numurkah is where you will find Boulevard Park as it follows the creek to the show grounds. On the western end, there is a Skate park to test your skills.
Other features of the park include
- Ample Parking
- Walking track
Louis Hamon Park
Louis Hamon Rose Gardens located by the Broken Creek on Melville street Numurkah. These beautiful gardens are well maintained and the coloured water fountain provides a stunning outlook, especially at night time.
Other features of the park include
- Rotunda
- Water fountain feature
- Rose Garden
Newman Square
Newman square is right in the heart of Numurkah on Melville Street, offering a large undercover gazebo surrounded by lush green grass with toilets close by.
Other features of the park include
- Large Rotunda
- Public toilets
- Access to power*
- Tables & Seats
Rotary Park (Train Park)
Rotary Park fondly called “The Train Park" is on the south west edge of town on Melville Street along the banks of the Boosey Creek. The park includes the Apex memorial wall, numerous vintage tractors and train, a BBQ and shelter
Other features of the park include
- BBQ shelter
- Table & seats
- Park Benches
- Vintage train and tractors.
Frank Keenan Reserve (Yarrawonga Yacht Club)
The Frank Keenan reserve located on River Road and is a very popular spot for weddings, as it has a great outlook over Lake Mulwala. It has toilets, undercover BBQ areas, children’s play equipment all surrounded by lush green open space. With Chinaman’s, Island only a short walk away along the walking track.
Other features of the park include
- BBQ
- Public Toilets
- Playground
- Clubroom and power available for Hire**
Rowing Club
The Yarrawonga Rowing Club reserve is another popular venue for weddings as the grounds look out over Lake Mulwala located on Botts Road. The Rowing Club Rooms are available for hire through the local rowing club.
Other features of the park include
- Ample parking
- Clubroom and power available for Hire**
Yarrawonga Foreshore & WJ Ryan Reserve
The Yarrawonga Foreshore and WJ Reserve located on Hunt Street along the banks of Lake Mulwala is a popular location for markets and festivals. The foreshore offers a summer splash park, an undercover playground, rotunda, kiosk and toilets, grassy areas. With plenty of shade on those hot days, a skate park and a walking track that continues around the lake
Other features of the park include
- BBQ
- Shade Structures
- Accessible Public Toilets
- Walking track
- Skate Park
- Splash pool
- Playground
- Swimming Pool (not supervised / no lifeguards on duty)
- Rotunda
- Park Benches
- Table & seats
- Access to power*
Hamon Park
Hamon Park is a quiet little park on the edge of town located on Ely Street. The park has toilets, a BBQ shelter, children’s play area, lots of shade and plenty of parking. Ideally suited for small gatherings.
Kennedy Park
Kennedy Park ideally located on Lynch Street only a block away from both the main street and the foreshore. The park offers the perfect place to hold markets and fundraisers as well as outside social gatherings. There is a secure fully fenced children’s play area and public toilets with park benches scattered around the park. Features include BBQ Public Toilets Secure Playground Ample parking Access to power*
Note: *Power Available – Conditions apply, contact Council for further information
**Clubroom and power available to hire, contact Council for further information
HIRE FEES
Private Functions
Hire fees: |
Risk |
Security Bond |
Fee |
Electricity |
Private Functions |
Low |
No Fee |
No Fee |
$12.50 per day
|
Medium |
$250 |
$60.00 per day |
High |
$250 |
$60.00 per day |
Community Group
Hire fees: |
Risk |
Security Bond |
Fee |
Electricity |
Private Functions |
Low |
No Fee |
No Fee |
$12.50 per day
|
Medium |
$250 |
No Fee |
High |
$500 |
No Fee |
Schools & School Support Groups, Church or Sporting Body
Hire fees: |
Risk |
Security Bond |
Fee |
Electricity |
Private Functions |
Low |
No Fee |
No Fee |
$12.50 per day
|
Medium |
$250 |
No Fee |
High |
$500 |
$60.00 per day |
Commercial Enterprise
Hire fees: |
Risk |
Security Bond |
Fee |
Electricity |
Private Functions |
Low |
No Fee |
No Fee |
$25.00 per day
|
Medium |
$250 |
$60.00 per day |
High |
$500 |
$120.00 per day |
A fully refundable security bond is payable for all medium or high risk events, prior to the event taking place. Bonds will be invoiced along with any fees payable on the receipt of your application. Security bonds are fully refundable at the conclusion of the event once a post event inspection has been carried out by Council and is found satisfactory and paid via EFT transfer.
* The final fees and the amount of security bond payable may vary and exceed the amounts shown depending on the specific event circumstances at Council's discretion based on the level of risk to public property. Major events and events that require exclusive use are likely to attract higher fees and security bond.
Definitions
Structures
Structure that requires staking, such as shade sails, tents, jumping castles, play and ride equipment etc.
Community Group
Register Services Club, Emergency Services, Other Government Agencies, Charities, Community Groups, Tourism Boards, Chambers of Commerce, Development Committees, etc.
Incorporated Groups
Those groups registered as an incorporated association such as sporting clubs and others.
Low Risk
Events that do not involve any significant crowds, staked structures, vehicle access or any significant risk to public property or safety.
Medium Risk
Events designed to attract participants & crowds less than 200, involve staked structures, vehicle access or any significant risk to public property and safety.
High Risk
Events designed to attract participants & crowds of more than 200 and involve staked structures, vehicle access or any significant risk to public property and safety.
Major Event
Major events and events that require exclusive use are likely to attract higher fees and security bond. Major events designed to attract larger crowds and include staked structures, road closures, Place of Public Entertainment permits (PoPE), vehicle access or any significant risk to public property and safety.
For further definitions and explanations, please see councils schedule of fees here