Can I do this walk? Cato Park is around peaceful Cato Lake. It’s a relaxing place to visit any time of the year. This loop walk is easy for everyone. You can do it by foot, in a wheelchair, or with any other mobility aid.
What will I see? Cato Park Lake is surrounded by wide lawns, shady trees, and colorful gardens. The Stella Young Memorial is easy to get to. There are fountains, many birds to watch, and fish in the lake.
How easy is the path to use? The walking path is a marked “Mobility Trail.” It goes around the lake in a clear loop. It was made for easy access and opened in 2005.
The paths are smooth, wide, and flat with no steps or other blocks. The edges of the paths are either bluestone kerbs or open lawns. Some paths have edges that go down to the water.
There is room to turn a wheelchair and walk side-by-side. You can park on all four sides of the park for shorter walks. Mobile phone service is good.
Some paths might be shared with cyclists.
Rest areas The park is well-kept. There are shelters and big trees for shade. You can find seats with armrests beside the paths.
There are drinking fountains you can use.
Nearby shops sell food and drinks. The picnic shelters have tables you can roll a wheelchair under and room to turn. There is a statue of Stella Young and an easy-to-use audio monument about her life.
The play area is not fully easy to use, but it has a Liberty Swing.
Toilets There are toilets you can use.
Dogs Dogs must be on a leash.
Public Transport Bus No. 1 stops near the Sloane Street / St Georges Street crossing. It’s 100 meters to the lake entrance on a smooth path. The kerbs have ramps. The bus stop is open to the weather.
Parking There is room to pick up, drop off, or park. The best place to start is at the Sloane St car park. There are two easy-to-use spaces (ground marked only).
The parking spaces are wide, smooth, and flat. They connect right to the path with no kerb or road to cross.
The photos and descriptions give more information about how easy the walk is to use. Things might change. If you see any differences, please let us know.
We want to know what people with disabilities and their carers think of this easy-to-use Walking Map. Please tell us by filling out this 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help us make better information about easy walks.
“Together More Active” is a group made up of Victoria Walks, Disability Sport & Recreation, and Regional Sport Victoria.
