Mossvale Park is South Gippsland's historic botanic park & arboretum
The Friends of Mossvale Park hope you enjoy the park and the information on this website. We welcome new friends - contact us to find out how to join us.
Discover this historic wonder located mid-way between Leongatha and Mirboo North.
Mossvale Park is a picturesque botanical garden established in a looping meander of the Tarwin River. The plantings in the park include exotic ornamental trees and shrubs. The park was developed by Francis Moss who established a substantial nursery on the site in the late 1800's and grew vast quantities of deciduous trees. Some of them were planted in the area that is now Mossvale Park by the nursery manager Mr William Gould and his son, George.
In 1946 Woorayl and Mirboo Shires jointly purchased 10 Acres which is the current Park, and declared it a public reserve. A public meeting was convened in the Berrys Creek Hall and the first Committee of Management was elected.
Today Mossvale Park is managed by the Shire of South Gippsland, with the Friends of Mossvale Park providing guidance and volunteer services.
All welcome to our meetings and activities.
Next working bee is October 3rd at 10.00am in the park.
Our last general meeting was postponed due to the nasty weather. New date TBA
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The Friends of Mossvale Park are now a registered charity.
Through our affiliation with the South Gippsland Landcare Network we are able to accept tax deductible donations using the South Gippsland Landcare Fund. All donations $2 and over are tax deductible and all monies (less credit card fees) are used for the projects we have specified on our donation page.
National Trust Trees
Mossvale Park Trees
Mossvale Park facilities
Facilities available in the Park include the Sound shell, BBQ's, shelters, picnic tables and toilets.
For more information about using the Park (particularly for events) please visit Mossvale Park FAQ.
To make a booking please complete the Mossvale Park Booking Form. (Shire of South Gippsland external link)
Please note: Making a booking and paying fees does not entitle you to private access of the park. Other users will still have access to the park at this time.
Enjoy your visit to Mossvale Park
Our facilities include electric BBQs, two picnic shelters, toilets, a sound shell and a childrens' playground
Enjoy the Park with your dog
Forrester Lodge & BBQs
Dowling Playground
W & G Gould Pavillion
Mossvale Park Soundshell
Contact the Friends of Mossvale Park using this form.
For all general Park inquiries and bookings please contact the Shire of South Gippsland on https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ContactUs