[1][2][3] A public meeting called by State Member of Parliament for Pascoe Vale, Kelvin Thompson in 1989 to discuss Moonee Ponds Creek's future, was attended by more than 50 people and indicated active community investment in its protection and improvement.

The meeting formed the Moonee Ponds Creek Association as a coordinating body for five municipal councils and three Government departments.

After Bell Street it leaves the Tullamarine Freeway and heads north on the east side of Essendon Airport through a series of parks, including Boeing and Kingsford Smith Ulm reserves.

Continuing on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail leads to Willowbrook Reserve near Mickleham Road, in Westmeadows.

West of Willowbrook Reserve, the path continues along the fence line of the Woodlands Historic Park, home of Living Legends.