The Victorian Government is investing $154 million to deliver the Suburban Parks Program, reinforcing Melbourne’s status as the parks capital of Australia. Suburban parks provide us with a range of benefits:

  • green open space for local communities to connect
  • cooler places in hotter weather. They help us combat the effects of hotter summers as our climate is changing
  • healthier rivers and creeks

6,500 hectares of new and upgraded parks and trails

This landmark investment will create more than 6,500 hectares of new and upgraded parks and trails across greater Melbourne. Suburbs on Melbourne’s growing fringe, such as Officer, Clyde, Craigieburn, Carrum, South Morang and Sunbury will get new parks.

The Suburban Parks Project team is now working across state government, Traditional Owners, councils, and the broader community to commence delivery of this exciting program.

Map of pocket parks and off-leash dog parks

2 dogs sharing a stick.

New and upgraded local parks

Creating open spaces for local communities to enjoy
Family having a picnic in the park

Large suburban parks

Opportunities for everyone to connect with nature

Trails program

Encouraging more people to use trails in the northern suburbs
Footscray Park playground featuring slide

Parks revitalisation grants program
Man and child walking beside a lovely creek

Open space for everyone
Three sisters varying in age riding their bikes through a trail, their father rides his back behind them

Have your say about new parks

More information

Information on each project will be available soon. Alternatively, you can contact the Suburban Parks project team for further information.

This web page will be regularly updated with new information about the progress of this exciting program.

Page last updated: 29/07/21