Croydon is located in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs, in the foothills of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, between Ringwood and Lilydale.

Croydon features an abundance of shopping facilities including the attractive tree-lined shopping strip along Main Street which features several cafes and outdoor eating areas, the Centro Croydon Shopping Centre, and the Arndale Civic Shopping Centre adjacent to the community and sporting hub of Town Park. The Croydon Market, adjacent to the Centro Croydon shopping centre, is open every Sunday and Monday and features a variety of handmade and commercially made items for sale. Five kilometres south-west of Croydon, in neighbouring Ringwood, is the large Eastland shopping complex.

Croydon enjoys a plentiful supply of parkland, open space and sporting facilities, including the Town Park with lakes and ovals, and several native flora reserves with walking tracks, such as Warrien Reserve and Hochkins Ridge Reserve. The Wyreena Community Arts Centre is located within one of Croydon's oldest properties and is set on almost 2 hectares of landscapes gardens, with a gallery, cafe and conservatory.

Croydon's wide, tree-lined boulevards with views of the mountain peaks of the Dandenong Ranges in the background, make it an attractive place to visit.

Wyreena Community Arts Centre Set on 4 acres of gardens in Hull Road with buildings dating back to 1924, this community facility includes a gallery, conservatory and cafe

Croydon Main Street Croydon's Main Street and adjoining streets offer a selection of almost 200 retail, dining and service outlets in a village atmosphere

Maroondah Festival Community festival featuring performances by local bands and dancers, competitions, and local business exhibitions

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