Shale Hills

Shale Hills is a quiet, low-key area, with a variety of sealed walking loops and cycling tracks leading to a wetland and dam viewing area. It's a top spot to get active, surrounded by nature.

Shale Hills is also the site of our award-winnig dog park. As well as an off-leash area, the park includes a dog activity circuit, sensory garden and separate runs for large and small/shy dogs.

Directions

The entrances are Moondarra Drive, Carmichael Drive, Mannow Ave, Twenty Third Ave and Thirty Second Ave, West Hoxton.

There is currently no car park at Shale Hills. Park on surrounding streets near the entrance.

Amphitheatre

• The four-tiered amphitheatre is popular as an outdoor educational space. It is available for use by all visitors, free of charge, on a 'first-come, first-served' basis.

Public shelters

• There are no shelters at Shale Hills.
   

View picnic shelters

Barbecues

• There are no electric barbecues here, but BYO (bring your own) portable gas barbecues are allowed throughout the area. See below for more information.
• Portable gas barbecues can be used. Heat bead and coal barbecues must NOT be used.
   

If there's a Total Fire Ban only the Parklands' electric barbecues can be used.

Shale Hills Dog Park

• Visit Shale Hills Dog Park for more information.
   

If you need assistance you can contact our office or a ranger.