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Planning for parks and green space

We’re transforming under-used land into green spaces for everyone to enjoy.

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Open your door to more parks and green space

We’re making sure Victorians have access to great parks and green spaces as part of our urban planning processes.

Parks and green spaces are essential to promote public health, environmental sustainability, and community wellbeing.

They provide areas for recreation, improve air quality, reduce heat, and manage stormwater, while also fostering social interaction and boosting property values.

Planning these spaces early ensures our communities are more liveable, sustainable, and resilient, benefiting all of us - and our environment.

Have your say on parks and green space

Planning for parks and green space is conducted as part of Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs).

Consultation is key to ensuring the needs of communities are reflected in planning for new suburbs and communities – especially greenfield developments.

View live Precinct Structure Plans consultations and have your say on what matters to you at Engage Victoria(opens in a new window)

Supporting new greenfield developments with better infrastructure

Opening doors to homes in brand new suburbs also means making sure our newest communities have infrastructure like roads, footpaths, stormwater drains, public open spaces and schools they need to thrive.

Developers and government share responsibility for providing infrastructure in new and developing areas, including greenfield developments.

Pick my Park

We’re giving Victorians over 16 in growing communities the opportunity to propose ideas for new parks or park upgrades and then submit them to the public for their vote.

Whether it’s a new park, a green space, a ‘pocket park’, a park upgrade, a playground, a basketball court, a sporting field, a BBQ, fitness equipment, tree planting, accessibility upgrades, new landscaping, shade and seating, urban greening - the most popular ideas will get a grant to deliver the local project –

Grants for winning projects will range from $20,000 to $250,000 and will be available in two streams:

The Pick My Park grants program will open in 2025.

To receive an information pack when the program opens, Register your details(opens in a new window)

Updated 6 May 2025

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