About the program
The Victorian Government’s Better Parks and Playgrounds program seeks to improve Victoria’s open space network by investing $7.4 million in projects that will ensure that Victorians have easy access to much needed green open space to exercise, relax or just enjoy the outdoors. This investment will provide funding to specific public land managers to design and deliver eleven new or upgraded parks in designated locations across Victoria. This program also supports the continued implementation of the Victorian Government’s Open Space for Everyone Strategy 2021.
This Program aims to:
- Provide funding for projects to cater for increased demand for open space for recreational use arising from population growth and higher population density; and
- Invest in projects that will optimise and revitalise the quality, safety, amenity, shared use, accessibility and function of the existing open space network in targeted locations.
An aerial view of wonguim wilam, Warrandyte, Wurundjeri Country.
Eligibility
This program will provide capped funding to specific eligible organisations (public land managers) for the purpose of delivering better parks and playgrounds. DEECA has commenced discussions with eligible organisations. Further information about the program guidelines can be accessed below:
Better Parks and Playgrounds - program guidelines
Better Parks and Playgrounds - program guidelines (accessible version)
Key dates
TASK | KEY DATES |
|---|---|
Program guidelines provided to eligible organisations | Late August 2023 |
Program briefing to eligible organisations | 5 September 2023 |
Applications open | 11 September 2023 |
Applications close | 13 October 2023 |
Applicants notified | November 2023 |
Funding agreements established and finalised | December 2023 |
Projects formally commence | January 2024 onwards |
Projects completed with final reports and financial acquittals submitted to DEECA | No later than 30 June 2026 |
Please note: Key dates may be subject to change – eligible organisations will be advised of any changes accordingly.
More information
For information and enquires please email the Open Space Programs team at open.space@delwp.vic.gov.au.
Page last updated: 18/08/23