Cycling
There are now more than 49km of off-road, shared bicycle paths and 15km of marked on-road paths in the City of Monash.
For more information regarding bike paths or other recreational activities, please contact Recreation Services on 9518 3560 or 9518 3559.
Council is setting its sights on making Monash a walking and cycling friendly city and would like your input on how best to achieve this.
To participate Walking and Cycling Survey please visit Have Your Say.
These paths are ideal for commuting and exploring the neighbourhood's attractions including:
- Scotchman's Creek Linear Trail
- Jell's Park
- Waverley Rail Trail
- Gardiner's Creek Linear Trail
- Dandenong Creek Linear Trail
- Station Trail
Scotchman's Creek Linear Trail
This 11 kilometre path bisects the municipality into Northern and Southern sections. It begins at Warrigal Road and intersects with the Dandenong Creek Path at the picturesque Jells Park.
Areas of interest include sports grounds, Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Oakleigh Recreation Centre, Glen Waverley Police Academy, Brickmakers Park, Waverley and Oakleigh Golf Courses and Monash University.
Jell's Park
This large regional park consists of 127 hectares of parklands and nine kilometres of bike paths.
The 11.5 hectare lake is the central feature, attracting ibis, herons, cormorants, ducks and pelicans. Ideal for cycling, kite flying, walking, jogging, fishing and picnics.
Waverley Rail Trail
The Waverley Rail Trail consists of 'on and off' road tracks. As implied by its name sake this trail runs along the Glen Waverley railway line.
This trail provides direct access to Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, the Glen Shopping Centre and connects to the Dandenong Creek Linear Trail.
Gardiner's Creek Linear Trail
This off-road cycling route passes through the Gardiner's Creek Wetlands linking the Blackburn Lakes to the Main Yarra Trail.
Dandenong Creek Linear Trail
This 44 Kilometre path incorporates the following three section:- Lower Dandenong Creek - Patterson Lakes to Dandenong
- Middle Dandenong Creek - Dandenong to Jells Park
- Upper Dandenong Creek - Jells Park to Heathmont
A major feature of this trial is that it meanders through suburban areas that are richly resourced with a wide variety of parklands.
Station Trail
This off-road trail runs along the railway line from Hughesdale Station to Centre Road past Oakleigh, Huntingdale and Clayton Stations. The trail also passes the popular shopping precincts of Oakleigh, Clayton and Huntingdale.
Areas of interest include Warrawee memorial park, the Ross Town Rail Trail and Huntingdale Golf Course.
Last updated: 16 December 2011
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