Ardeer: Nature, Art and Play

In Ardeer, the Community Park offers a distinctive feature: a dry creek bed and a nature area with sculptures and other public artworks bring nature and outdoor art together. There are also play, exercise and picnic areas. The park offers different ways to enjoy a visit, whether you are interested in the artworks, are out with children or want to spend time outdoors.

Ardeer Community Park

The playground includes a large climbing frame, a play truck and a children’s sandpit with a play kitchen. The variety of features gives families practical ways to plan their time in the park. Walking paths are also available. The park on Forrest Street also has a station with outdoor fitness equipment.

Picnic facilities, including a shelter next to the playground, were built in late 2011. Individual park features may be updated or replaced. So check the latest information in advance if a particular path or facility is important to you.

More experiences in the broader destination of Brimbank City

The broader destination of Brimbank City also offers longer trails and activities with a range of focuses. The Brimbank Loop Walk is 3.5 kilometres long and takes about 1.5 hours. It follows the Maribyrnong River through the natural basin of Brimbank Park, then climbs a steep slope. Designed for children of all abilities, the Brimbank Park Playscape explicitly includes children who use wheelchairs. Vehicle access to Brimbank Park is via Keilor Park Drive, which branches off the Western Ring Road.

There are different ways to discover history in Brimbank City. Along the Keilor Heritage Trail, signs throughout the village explain the history and significance of selected places and buildings; check the route details on site before setting out. The heritage-listed HV McKay Memorial Gardens were established in 1909 by Hugh Victor McKay, founder of the Sunshine Harvester Works. They are the earliest example of an industrial garden in Victoria.

There are also different ways to engage with culture: the Bowery Theatre at the St Albans Community Centre is a hub for arts and cultural events. Its program includes theatre, music, dance and events for children. Brimbank also hosts the annual Be Bold Festival. Those interested in natural history can see the Organ Pipes, Rosette Rock and the Tessellated Pavement at Organ Pipes National Park. The park is in a landscape of Aboriginal culture on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri.

For exercise, the broader Brimbank City area offers other options: the Taylors Creek Trail in Sydenham is suitable for walking and cycling. Keilor Public Golf Course has 18 holes and a driving range with 20 hitting bays. Sunshine Leisure Centre has heated indoor and outdoor pools, a splash pool, a spa area and a steam room, as well as health and fitness club facilities. Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium has courts for basketball, netball, badminton and volleyball.

Food and shopping also shape several places in Brimbank City. On Alfrieda Street in St Albans, you’ll find restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores serving bánh mì, phở and other international dishes. St Albans Market offers fresh produce. At Sunshine Marketplace, restaurants from around the world sit alongside street art and cafés.

For an overview of the broader destination: Brimbank City has five activity centres—Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor—each with its own attractions and facilities. In total, the area has 1,204 hectares of parks, gardens, playgrounds, dog parks and skate parks. This variety helps you choose what to focus on for your trip without losing sight of the distinctive character of Ardeer Community Park.

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