Access Health and Community, in collaboration with partners Yarra Ranges Council, Belgravia Leisure, and Eastern Health is proudly supporting a local campaign encouraging everyone in the community to Get Active in the Yarra Ranges during April. 

 

Being active is not only great for our physical health but helps improve our mental health and social wellbeing.

 

The aim of Active April is for all members of the community to enjoy being active, however and whatever that means for them.

Being active can mean going for a walk or a bike ride. It can also mean spending time in the garden, jumping on the trampoline, or playing fetch with the dog.

By moving your body just a little more every day, you can improve your general health and wellbeing.

 

FREE Launch Event

 

Launching Active April on the glorious Yarra Valley Trail.

 

Date: Sunday 12 April 2026

Time: Meet 9.45am for a 10am start

Location: Melba Park Lilydale

Run, walk, stroll or roll with us as we launch Active April on the Yarra Valley Trail.

All ages and fitness levels welcome.

Start with a yoga in the park warm up, then enjoy the trail walk, roll or run.

Kids can have fun with a scavenger hunt and fruit snacks in Melba Park on return.

Proudly brought to you in collaboration with Yarra Ranges Council, the Running Company Lilydale, and Kindred Warrior Yoga.

Win spot prizes generously donated by Yarra Ranges Council.

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DKHEM 

 

Event Calendar

 

Come and enjoy a range of free or low cost activities across the Yarra Ranges for all ages, abilities and families.

Explore the beautiful trails and walks across the Yarra Ranges, have a go at some social family pickleball, get the kids shooting some hoops with youth sessions, enjoy a mega class at Monbulk Aquatic and the Yarra Centre, take the kids bowling or practice your photography skills while getting your steps in.

There’s lots on offer this April. Click on the link for the event calendar.

 

Download the full 2026 Active April Event Calendar here.

 

• • Active April Launch Event (12 April)
  • Lilydale Wetlands Pram Walk (15 April)
  • Free Tai Chi Class and Falls Prevention Session (21 April)
  • Yarra Ranges Council Autumn School Holiday Program (9 -17 April)
  • Active April Mega Classes Monbulk (18 & 22 April)
  • Land Mega Class (21 April)
  • Free Over 50s Trail Walk (22 April)
  • Active April Free Photography Walk Event (23 April)
  • Basketball Clinic for Kids 8-12 years (23 April)

 

Active April Your Way

Belgrave Play and Connect Sport Library

A sports equipment library is a great way to borrow equipment such as balls, racquets and nets for free.

Not only does it help reduce the cost of purchasing items, but it also helps provide an opportunity to enjoy an activity at your own time and pace.

Find out more:

Belgrave Hub: https://accesshealthandcommunity.snapforms.com.au/form/belgrave-sports-library-belgrave-hub

Borthwick Park: https://accesshealthandcommunity.snapforms.com.au/form/belgrave-sports-library-borthwick-park

 

Walk Yarra Ranges Challenge

 

Get a team together and see how far you can walk during the month of April.

Find out how to participate and register here.

Download Step Conversion chart.

 

Playground Passport

 

Take the kids and a picnic and see how many playgrounds across the Yarra Ranges you can tick off over April.

Why not try out some of the newly upgraded play spaces across the shire:

– Bluegum Reserve Playspace, Badger Creek.

– Morrison Reserve Playspace, Mt Evelyn.

– McKenzie King Reserve Playspace, Millgrove.

– Queens Road Reserve Playspace, Lilydale.

– Wright Avenue Reserve Playspace, Upwey.

 

Keep an eye out for play spaces being renewed this year:

– Kilsyth Recreation Reserve Playspace (this is a new play space).

– Bimbadeen Reserve Playspace (Mooroolbark).

– Kemp Reserve Playspace (Mt Evelyn).

– Mt Evelyn Recreation Reserve Playspace (Mt Evelyn).

 

Download your Playground Passport here.

 

Wellbeing Calendar

 

Being active can also include some more quieter, mindful activities.

From going for a walk without your phone to quiet journalling, try a different activity every day during April.

 

ACTIVE APRIL WELLBEING CALENDAR 2026.

 

Activity Sheets for Kids

 

There are several different Treasure Hunt and Nature Walk Activity sheets for the kids to keep busy in the Yarra Ranges.

 

Download Active April Activity Sheets 1 – 3.

 

Tag us!

 

Share with us how you like to be active on the trails. If you’re active in the Yarra Ranges during April, we’d love to see it.

Share your pics on instagram with @yrcouncil.

 

 

Get Active in the Yarra Ranges Resource

 

Download your copy of where to find local trails, community gardens, neighbourhood houses and outdoor fitness equipment across the Yarra Ranges.

 

Download the Get Active in the Yarra Ranges Guide here.

 

 

Get Active Victoria

 

30 for 30 this April. Click the link to get a lucky dip of 30 suggested activities for the 30 days of April.

30 for 30 | Get Active Victoria

 

 

Have fun being active in the Yarra Ranges for Active April!

 

 

For further information contact the Access Health and Community Health Promotion team at health.promotion@accesshc.org.au