The Berrigan Shire Council has numerous parks created for your entertainment and relaxation. Listed below are most of the parks within the Shire and what they offer.

Parks and Gardens in Barooga:

Barooga Community Botanical Gardens

Barooga Community Botanical Gardens are situated in the main street of Barooga and were established in 1992. The local Community raised all the funds to establish the gardens.

The pleasant surroundings of the gardens lend themselves to weddings and social functions. The gardens have a children's playground and free barbecue facilities.

Contact details:
 
Geoff Brentnall President 
Phone: (03) 5873 4224 
Email: kan20738@bigpond.net.au

Ken Anderson Secretary 
Phone: (03) 5873 4851 
Email: kan20738@bigpond.net.au

Library Park

The Barooga Library Park is situated next to the library, on Golf Course Road (last left before you start travelling towards Cobram). The park has a new children’s playground and facilities for relaxing. It is in a great location with the ability to be able to borrow books then go to the relaxing area in the park. Children can be entertained inside the building and out on the playground.

Foreshore Park

The foreshore Park runs along the creek on 
Lawson Drive. The Park has a children’s playground, shady trees and barbecue facilities. You can go for bush walks along the creek, by walking across the bridge that is located next to the Foreshore Park.

Parks and Gardens in Berrigan:

Hayes Park

Hayes Park is situated 500m south of the Post Office in Berrigan and features the 
local skate board rink and town swimming pool. This pleasant and shady park is also home to the Berrigan Lions Club Caravan Park and is close to shops, and the local hospital. Public BBQ and playground facilities available.

Berrigan Lions Club Caravan Park

The caravan park is located in shady Hayes Park just 500 metres south of the Post Office. The park provides 14 powered sites, 14 unpowered sites and 7 sewered sites to visitors and is close to shops, hospital, sports facilities and is a short drive to the 18 hole golf course.

Motorhomes and pets are welcome – some conditions apply. Please ask for details when booking.

The caravan park features:

• free grey water dump
• town water
• showers and toilets
• shared washing and drying facilities (fee applies).

Tariffs

Caretakers John and Deanne Nolen can be contacted on 0400 563 979 Tariffs and other charges should be checked when booking.

Parks and Gardens in Finley:

The Finley Memorial Park is located on the Berrigan Road. This park was dedicated in memory of the local soldiers who lost their lives in the first and second world wars.

The ANZAC Day memorial service is held in this location each year.

The park has children’s playground as well as public toilets, and is the site of the Toy Library.

Mary Lawson Way Side Rest

The Mary Lawson is located on the Newell Highway. It surrounds the water hole, but please beware that it is very deep and can be dangerous. The Mary Lawson is the perfect rest stop after a long trip. It is also perfectly located next to the Finley Museum and Log Cabin, which is open most days or by appointment. Go to the museum and see the replica’s and have a walk through the McAllister Homestead, and the original Myrtle Park School which was build in 1896.

For more information on the Museum and Log Cabin please contact Henry on (03) 5883 1374 or Dan on (03) 5883 1907.

Skate Park & Canoe Tree

The Finley Skate Park is situated on Denison Street Finley. The park offers youth the ability to have a go on the skating facilities and play on the swings. You can get into the skate park from the Newell Highway by walking through the Rotary Park. Along the way have a look at the Aboriginal artwork, including the Canoe Tree.

Diggers Park

Diggers Park is located on the corner of Dawe Avenue and Donaldson Street. It is situated next to the Finley Hospital and is great to get away to a quiet area. Please be aware that there no longer a children’s play equipment there however there is quite a large area with many shady trees and benches.

Parks and Gardens in Tocumwal:

Foreshore Park

The Tocumwal Foreshore Park is located along the river foreshore on Deniliquin Road and Anzac Avenue. There is playground equipment, numerous seats and tables with magnificent views of the Murray River. The boat ramp is located next to the park. The Foreshore Park has many bakeries, cafes and small shops just across the road. You can also hire bikes and canoes and travel along the bike tracks.

The Foreshore Park is the location of the Big Murray Cod (fish), and taking a photo of it to add to the collection is a must.

It is also the location of the Tocumwal Foreshore Market which is held once a month. For more details on the market please contact Tocumwal Visitors Information Centre on (03) 5874 2517.

Apex Park

The Apex Park is the location of the Tocumwal Skate Park and barbeque facilities. It is situated on Deniliquin Street between Berrigan Street and Barker Street. This park is very youth friendly but please remember your safety equipment if you are using the skating facilities.

Library Park

The Library Park is located next to the Tocumwal Library in the main street (Deniliquin Road). This park has a children’s playground, seats and is a very relaxing area. Feel free to enter the gate and let your young play.

Alcohol Free Zones

For the safety of all residents and visitors, parks and gardens within the Berrigan Shire are alcohol free areas unless a permit has been obtained from Council prior to a social event.

Details are available from Council staff on (03) 5888 5100