Total Fire Ban – Friday 9 January 2026

Due to the Extreme Fire Danger Rating in the Central fire weather district (including Cardinia Shire), all Council-owned or managed facilities and services within Bushfire Prone Areas will be closed. Learn more. >

Emerald Lake Precinct

A popular green space on the edge of the city, Emerald Lake Park and Nobelius Heritage Park form Emerald Lake Precinct. It is home to significant trees and heritage landscapes with beautiful gardens, exotic ornamental trees, lakes and bushland. Locals head there for a walk, play or a picnic, visitors come to ride Puffing Billy or join an outdoor celebration.

Emerald Lake Park - a park for all seasons video