Walking maps
Explore the natural beauty and history of Moonee Valley with these guides.
They provide a suggested route and points of interest as well as public transport access and a description of the path surfaces.
Ascot Vale Walking Trail (pdf, 2.19MB)
Maribyrnong River Walking Trail (pdf, 3.17MB)
Moonee Ponds Creek Walking Trail (pdf, 4.32MB)
Moonee Ponds Heritage Trail (pdf, 1.68MB)
Queens Park Heritage Trail (pdf, 1.81MB)
Woodlands and Napier Parks Trail (pdf, 2.06MB)
Hard copies of these maps are available at the Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds or by calling our Citizen Services on 9243 8888.
Walking groups
Be inspired to get out an walk more often by joining one of the many walking groups in Moonee Valley. These groups meet at all times of the day and cater to all ages and abilities.
The draft Walking and Cycling Strategy is currently being revised
Read our Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy, (pdf, 6MB) designed to increase the number of people who walk and ride a bike - especially for short trips.
The revised strategy will be presented to a Council briefing at the end of April.
Increased safety for walkers and people who ride a bike on The Strand, Moonee Ponds
We are proposing the following changes to Amis Crescent:
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Extending the existing kerb near Pascoe Vale Road (near the pool)
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On-road bicycle lanes near Pascoe Vale Road and Mount Alexander Road
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On-road bicycle symbols ("sharrows") see the aerial photo and plan
- Improvements to crossings of at Pascoe Vale Road and Mount Alexander Road
For more on the proposed changes see this aerial photo with comments (pdf, 750 KB) and the more detailed functional plan (pdf, 1.5 MB). If you have any queries or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact the Sustainable Transport Officer by 15 February on 9243 8888.
Increased safety for walkers and people who ride a bike on Amis Crescent, Keilor East/Avondale Heights
We are proposing the following changes to Amis Crescent:
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Raising the two existing pedestrian crossings
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Installing a set of speed cushions between the two raised crossings
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Improvements to crossings of Amis Crescent at North Road, Buckley Street and Milleara Road
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On-road bicycle lanes on both sides of Amis Crescent, and pavement markings on the approaches to the roundabout at North Road
For more on the proposed changes see this aerial photo with comments (pdf, 1.2 MB) and the more detailed functional plan (pdf, 700KB) . If you have any queries or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact the Sustainable Transport Officer by 9 February on 9243 8888.
TravelSmart map
Moonee Valley has a new TravelSmart map. This pocket-sized Melways style map makes it easy to find your closest bus, tram and train routes, shared paths and bicycle lanes. Moonee Valley’s 55 supervised crossing are identified with brown diamonds to show you where you can get help crossing roads before and after school.
Council Hands Up!
Weare one of the participating councils in the Council Hands Up! Challenges which aims to encourage and support more schools in becoming actively engaged with the Ride2School program. Find out more information.
MooneeBUG
MooneeBUG is committed to improving cycling opportunities for Moonee Valley residents of all ages and abilities. The BUG has a committee that meets occasionally but generally communicates by email or telephone. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings or contribute ideas via correspondence.
The MooneeBUG website is a central point for ride calendars, event notifications and general contacts. You can use it as a discussion forum by posting your own threads or replying to others.
Regular rides
The Western Pedlars meet up every Tuesday at 9am sharp for a social ride to Williamstown Beach for a coffee (35 kilometre round trip). Meet at the Afton Street Footbridge.
Every Tuesday night, the "Cappuccino run" meet from 6.15pm at the Afton Street Footbridge. For more details, call Laura on 9337 9839 (after hours) or 9823 1540 (business hours).
The Cross Keys Cruisers meet at the Cross Keys Hotel car park in Essendon at 9am every Friday. The destination is decided on Friday mornings. For more details, call John on 9370 7829.
Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is an Australia-wide bicycle use count conducted on a Tuesday each March to survey where riders are going in the AM peak. Results of Super Tuesday give councils a better understanding of rider movements and helps us prioritise routes for improvement. The count is coordinated by Bicycle Victoria.
Visit the Bicycle Victoria website for more information.