Walmsley Park/Underwood Park

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Ah this is more like it. This area has a nice creek running through it (again, the product of a storm water drain, but we'll try to overlook that) and a number of nice willows on it's "banks". A nice meandering concrete path is provided and the fences are adorned with some lovely native (looking?) grasses. The area is flat and easy walking, as well as wide and open, meaning you are easily able to keep your dog within sight at all times, even when their ears are only intermittently functioning.

Across Beagle Ave is Underwood Park, continues initially with the creek and willows theme. Later on it opens up to an area slightly less appealing, only if I only got that feeling as there were some kids doing what appeared to be community service there, which may have bought down the wholesome factor a tad.

Only a few downsides to the area, not the most well off and therefore not the prettiest neighbourhood. In Walmsley, if you walk on the other side of the creek (the non pathed one) there is at least one tied up staffy with inadequate fencing backing on. There is a similar proerty on the Underwood section.

Didn't see any other dogs, but no reason to think it might not be popular at peak times. Would feel safe there in winter evenings, especially at the Walmsley end.

The creek continues along a green belt to take in Hendon park, Alan Wood Reserve and eventually (of course I didn't go this far), Albie Turner field and Oakley Creek Reserve. The path goes at least part way, and would be a nice walk, just remember to leash your dog in the appropriate areas. Check it out before the motorway swallows it up!

three stars***