It is simply beautiful place to be. I went there after 10 years and it is as stunning as it was. Good place for picnic, BBQ, kids have play area. Or if you wish to do the walking or running which I did around the lake, it is also the option. Toilets are available.

The lake itself was not too clean. There was a warning sign against fishing. Saw a number af dead fish washed up on shore. The boardwalk through the marshes was overgrown and there was no view. The surroundings were otherwise well kept and the facilities were well used by families having picnics. It was too warm for us to walk around the lake. Another day perhaps.

The path around the lake is a great walking and cycling trail, also perfect for dog walking. It’s nice to see that some areas are fenced off to protect native flora and fauna. Cherry lake is a great place to come for a picnic without having to drive far from the suburbs. There are also nice and modern playground, exercise equipment and bbq facilities nearby.

Absolutely beautiful! We live in the area but had never been, was so suprised that despite being situated in a mainly industrial area it feels like you're out of the city, great playground and has toilets.

Perfect place for an early morning run. The lake is a convenient venue for remote controlled boat enthusiasts to race or simply to practice.

Lovely place for a skate, walk and a picnic. There is so much to explore as well as plenty of bird life. Toilets are available as well.

Who doesn't like cherries and don't even get me started on lakes... They've recently added gym equipment on the park side and its added value to an already great walk when the beach is too windy. Quack Quack don't put the carp back.

A beautiful lake for picnic, jogging or a walk.

Excellent monthly, Sunday market 🥰

Nice clean park with a very large lake in the middle. Dog friendly of dog is on a leash. A few well set up exercise areas around the lake. Nice place on a warm day to walk around with the dog.

I love this place, especially in the early evenings as the sun is setting. Very pretty. Though the reeds area currently a little overgrown, particularly at the little boardwalk near the car park, which could also do with some fresh slats, and near the bird viewing hut which is completely inaccessible. It would be great to be able to use those facilities.

If you like long walks by the lake and the dystopian nightmare of heavy industry, this place is for you. The flames from the oil refinery look so beautiful on a starlit night.

Excellent views though unpleasant smell coming out the lake.

Fantastic public park and lake, great amenities, good bbq area, good toilet access all around Park areas, nice walkways around lake, good children's playground, decent amount of parking.

Lovely area with free clean BBQs

2 high tech self cleaning toilets on-site. Large covered BBQ area with 4 tables and plenty of seating, 1 BBQ with 2 gas hot plates. Large walking track, concreted. Grassed area perfect for picnics etc Large clean lake with lots of bird life.

Suitable for a ride or running or picnic

Nice place. It's a park area on a lake. What do you need to know? It's safe. No junkies. Swans only kill every few years. Bike tracks, play equipment, gym equipment, places to drop a log, BBQ, bring dogs, bring kids, push grandma's wheel chair in the water, whatever floats your boat in an outdoor setting. 1 star off for having no quarter mile race track or pigeon shooting range. But it made up for it when Mr Whippy arrived!

Tranquil trip across the bridge.

Lovely walk

Nice park for an easy, flat 3.5km walk, however no shade so I was very hot today. Sadly all the fish were dead from a recent pollution incident which made it less enjoyable. But I liked seeing the Pelicans, Black Swans, Ducks and Wrens.

Nice place for exercise, well maintain park with outdoor gym equipments in several locations. Also good for walk or run.

Nice walking/running track around the lake. You’ll have to watch for the snakes in summer.

Beautiful place for a picnic. The left end has pelicans n cormorants. The right end has swans, ducks and a children's park.

There is a track around the lake which is great for walks. It has a playground for kids, and reasonable amount of car parkings

Beautiful place for one day outing or picnic. Kids would love ❤️ this place as pleasant weather though it was hot. Public toilets, well organised car 🚗 parking, BBQ station with nice lake walking 🚶‍♂️. Good place to visit with 👪 family and friends 😀.

Closed to nature!

The path is concrete all the way around on a level ground so an easy walk. Very well maintained with views of the lake. Needs seating and a water fountain half way around to stop enjoy the view and rest the legs for those that are older or have difficulty walking.

Cherry Lake is great to go for a walk. Stretch legs and muscles that don't get used enough working in the office or from home. The area is well kept and has plenty to see and do. I like to come here and wander around to wind down after a days work or simply to get outside.

Since I moved to this area, I have been in Cherry Lake 3 times. My first time I was very impressed. I saw many birds, Swans, ducks and Pelicans. I love how Pelicans they were ballet dancing in the lake (see video). My third time I went there it is still beautiful but I am a bit sad about the water in the lake. The water is smelly and polluted from the recent chemical spill. And I can’t see the Pelicans, not many birds as well. I hope it will get better soon.

Fun to paddle board, although we didn't find an easy spot to launch from.

There are three entrances for cars. Millers Rd is main entrance the other two located via back streets off Civic Parade. A good place to have a bbq/picnic for a small gathering. Public toilets are clean - locations at two different parts of Cherry Lake. One near playground the other towards the back of the AFL/Hockey/Athletic Clubs. Playground is good for young children and the new fitness set up is great for workouts. The path is great for cycling/running/walking about 4km. A few people chill out with their fishing rods with a picnic basket and a book. If you’re visiting during summer on Sundays the farmers market is great quality food.

Unsure about water quality still, no proper update, people casted rods in but there is sign not to use the water. This is going too long not to fish, not happy!!!

This lake offers you an excellent view, my fmailia and I enjoyed the trip very much :)

Lots of space, clean facilities, coffee van was a bonus, great playground!

Pretty decent. Needs more plants. Needs more biodiversity. ????☘????????⚘

Great place to relax with the family. Kids can play and lots of place to sit and walk. Fishing is a bit slow

Nice park for picnic and BBQ

Gorgeous!

Great park, beautiful lake, excellent facilities and a good place for a quiet walk.

Good for a relaxing walk. Can get rather busy though. Bit stinky. But that is Altona I suppose. Stinktown. Highest levels of pollution in Melbourne.

Nice peaceful spot with pelicans on the lake.

Best Cherrys in Melbourne

Cool lake with playgrounds great views and areas of set up to protect animal and plants

In need of a face lift.

Love the lake and love the market held there once a month

Great park. Went there for a fish on a full moon night, what a view i had, absolutely stunning. The city lighting up infront of me, full moon on top, no wind and clear sky, loved it. Has bbq and play ground for kids. Has toilets but get locked at night. Good parking space. Great for a family picnic.

So peaceful and pretty.

Great place with BBQ facilities.

What a fabulous oasis in Altona and nice and close to the beach. Habitat to many birds and other wildlife, I found the walking circuit around the lake to be just the right distance. Located on Miller’s Road not far from Seaholme Station, there is a large carpark, plenty of tables, shelters, bbq’s, a couple of playgrounds, a lot of fitness equipment, toilet blocks, water fountains and a track for bikes or walking. This lake was made in the early 1960’s designed for a flood retention basin for residential expansion in Altona and Brooklyn. However, it did have another life prior to this as a motor racing circuit, constructed in 1954. Certainly a valuable addition to the area. Wheelchair accessible. Plenty of open spaces for activities and kids play. Dogs welcome but please pick up their waste and keep on lead. Fishing allowed - but read the signs.

Gorgeous place to walk the dog! very clean and lots of bins around too. Everyone there is lovely and friendly. All the dogs we've crossed paths with are very well behaved and have great recall.

Beautiful place to bring kids to play and they have installed many exercise equipment throughout the park

Wonderful lake and a great place for a walk.

Good for a walk.

Beautiful place to go for walks or picnics. Some good play equipments and parks too.

We are privileged to live across the road from Cherry lake. We observe it's moods from sparkling to angry. It's a functioning air port with domestic and international bird visitors. They mainly come for the fine dining. We humans also dine there. But at the BBQ area (mostly). As locals, we visit mostly, to walk Cherry lake's lengthy circumference.

Wonderful place to go for a walk or take your kids. Plenty of space.