About the parklands
Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands will encompass more than 600 hectares of parkland from Beaconsfield to Clyde on both sides of Cardinia Creek.
The name ‘Cardinia’ derives from ‘Kar Din Yarr’, Kulin language for ‘looking at the rising sun’ and ‘sunrise’.
We are investing in walking and cycling paths. New features will include a boardwalk bridge, seating, tables, and an information kiosk.
Making green, open spaces more accessible and protecting plants and animals,
including the platypus.
The parklands are being protected for conservation and cultural reasons. DELWP is working with parkland partners to realise the vision for the expanded parklands, guided by the Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands Future Directions Plan 2022.
Some areas of the parklands are not accessible to the public due to conservation and cultural sensitivities. You can enjoy the parkland areas listed below.
Map
Places to visit
Visit Grasmere Picnic area at Cardinia Creek Parklands to enjoy a one-kilometre walking track including views of Grasmere Creek, wetlands, farmlands and birdlife.
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Parks Victoria manages Cardinia Creek Parklands.
Enjoy walking through this flora and fauna reserve on the east side of Cardinia Creek and appreciate the high value urban habitat for fauna including platypus, echidnas, and corellas.
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Cardinia Shire Council manages Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve.
Beaconsfield Park is a leafy respite on a busy intersection known for its distinctive heritage sign.
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Cardinia Shire Council manages Beaconsfield Park.
The much-loved Akoonah Park is very popular for walking with picturesque views of Cardinia Creek, and a separate off-leash dog area. It is also home to diverse sporting, equestrian and community facilities including camping.
Akoonah Park hosts the annual Berwick Agricultural Show and the Akoonah Park Market every Sunday morning.
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A Committee of Management manages Akoonah Park.
Visit this park to enjoy natural walking areas and a children’s play area.
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City of Casey manages Cardinia Street Nature Reserve. Friends of Cardinia Creek care for bushland areas of this reserve and Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve.
You can enjoy a walking loop around Cardinia Creek.
Start at Akoonah Park and walk north to Cardinia Street Nature Reserve. Turn right to go over the footbridge and return south in Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve before walking through Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve to reach the footbridge back to Akoonah Park.
Located next to the Beaconsfield shops, Bob Burgess reserve is a hidden treasure providing peaceful natural surrounds where you can meet friends and bring a coffee.
It also hosts the annual Beaconsfield Carols by the Creek.
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Visit Manna Gum Park to enjoy a short circular trail by Cardinia Creek and bring your dog along for the visit too.
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Parks Victoria manages Manna Gum Park
Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve hosts many local active recreational activities including cricket/football ovals, cricket nets, tennis courts, netball courts, and a half-size basketball court. There is also a children’s playground and natural creek areas to enjoy.
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A voluntary Committee of Management manages Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve.
Mick Morland Reserve provides sporting facilities in Clyde North for AFL, cricket, and netball. There is a large multi-purpose pavilion, a playground, public art, and landscaping.
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City of Casey manages Mick Morland Reserve.
Timeline
Government commitment to create a ring of parkland around Melbourne
November 2018
Planning phase
2019 - 2022
Community consultation – Stage 1
November 2021
Community consultation – Stage 2
25 May 2022 – 23 June 2022
Final Future Directions Plan
Mid-late 2022
Parks improvements
Open in stages from 2023
Walking and cycling paths with boardwalk bridge, seating, tables and an information kiosk.
New parkland areas
Open in stages from 2023
Parkland partners
The parklands will be managed by multiple land managers, known as parkland partners including:
- Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
- City of Casey
- Cardinia Shire Council
- Melbourne Water
- Parks Victoria
- DELWP.
More information
For more information click on the links below:
Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands Future Directions Plan 2022
(PDF, 8.8 MB)
Executive Summary Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands Future Directions Plan 2022
(PDF, 1.1 MB)
Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands Visitor Information Sheet (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands Fact Sheet (DOCX, 826.7 KB)
Contact the Suburban Parks Program team at cardiniack.parklands@delwp.vic.gov.au.
Page last updated: 22/12/22