Mount Evelyn Skate Park is a free street-style skate facility beside the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, at the corner of Gardner Parade and Birmingham Road. Its two connected levels offer different challenges for beginners and experienced riders, with a nearby playground, basketball court and dirt pump track adding options for a family outing. Visit in daylight so that you can assess the surfaces and share the space safely.
Two levels of street-style skating
The upper section has a small quarter pipe, rail and fun box, while the lower section adds larger quarter pipes, rollovers, flat banks, ledges and rails. A transfer with stairs links the levels. Watch how other riders move through the park before choosing a line, particularly if you are new to the layout.
Start on a feature that matches your ability and wait for a clear run. Skateboards, scooters and bikes can move at different speeds, so keep landings and approach lines clear. Wear a helmet and appropriate protection, and check the surface for water, grit or debris before riding. A public skate park is shared space rather than a supervised lesson.
Other play and picnic options
The wider playspace, known locally as the Red Park, has swings, climbing equipment, a slide and shaded picnic seating. A paved path leads to the basketball multicourt, which has a shelter used for seating. The dirt pump track runs beside the rail trail and offers berms and jumps; assess the dirt conditions separately from the concrete skate area after rain.
Bring drinking water and a snack if spending more than a short session here. Council lists a drinking fountain in the wider playspace, useful for topping up a bottle between sessions. Adults can take a break at the seating while still supervising younger children. The rail trail makes a walking or riding connection possible, but keep parked equipment and spectators out of the path of passing trail users.
Parking and toilets
Parking is available along Gardner Parade. Public toilets are across Birmingham Road beside the Warburton Trail, rather than inside the skate area, so accompany children across the road. Allow time for play and the walk to facilities instead of treating the skate park as a roadside drop-off.
No admission charge applies. Follow local notices if works or damage affect a feature, and report maintenance concerns to Yarra Ranges Council on 1300 368 333. Use the Gardner Parade and Birmingham Road address for navigation; this is separate from the newly opened bike park at Morrison Reserve and from Mount Evelyn’s other reserves.
Mount Evelyn Skate Park FAQs
What kind of skate park is it?
It is a street-style facility with two connected levels beside the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. Smaller upper features and larger lower obstacles provide different choices, so watch the traffic and select a line suited to your ability before starting.
Can beginners use it?
Beginners can consider the smaller upper features, but the park is shared with experienced riders and does not provide a supervised lesson. Wear suitable protection, wait for a clear run and keep approach lines and landings free.
Are there other activities nearby?
The Red Park playspace, basketball multicourt and dirt pump track allow a family to mix play and riding. Check dirt conditions separately after rain, and keep spectators and parked equipment out of the adjoining rail trail.
Where are the toilets and water?
Public toilets are across Birmingham Road beside the Warburton Trail, so accompany children across the road. A drinking fountain is listed in the wider playspace, but bring a bottle and snacks for a longer session.
Where can I park?
Council lists parking along Gardner Parade near Birmingham Road. Use that junction as the arrival point and allow time to walk to facilities rather than dropping children beside active riding lines.
Is this the new Morrison Reserve bike park?
No, this skate park and dirt pump track are at the Gardner Parade playspace by the rail trail. Morrison Reserve has a separate urban bike park, so check the named destination when meeting friends or planning the type of riding you want.
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