More dedicated spaces for families and their furry friends to socialise and play are on the way across Melbourne and Geelong, with the state government announcing 19 new and upgraded dog parks,
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced the locations of the six new dog parks and 13 dog parks getting an upgrade, as part of the first round of the New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.
Victorians love their pets and the Labor Government’s first pet census revealed the state’s most popular pets are dogs, making up 41 per cent of pet ownership – that’s why it’s important more green open spaces are available for both pets and their owners to enjoy close to home.
Each purpose-built park will be tailored to meet the needs of its local community – and just like pets’ personalities, no two parks will be the same.
All projects will undergo community consultation before designs are made final. Expected features include designated ball play areas, sand digging pits, agility equipment, drinking fountains, fencing, shelters, bins and shading, as well as other park enhancements such as pathway improvements, landscaping, and lighting.
The dog park locations were chosen through an application process with eligible councils, with construction expected to be completed for all projects by 2026.
Thirty-one dog parks have already been completed across Victoria, from Werribee and Pakenham, to as far away as Mildura and Portland. To find a dog park near you, visit environment.vic.gov.au/dog-parks.
New Dog Parks
- City of Greater Geelong, Sparrovale Wetland Reserve, Charlemont – $550,000
- City of Whittlesea, Allumba Park, Wollert – $500,000
- Brimbank City Council, Sydenham Basin Reserve, Sydenham – $600,000
- Casey City Council, Essex Park Bush Reserve, Endeavour Hills – $480,000
- Monash City Council, Mount Waverley Linear Reserve, Mount Waverley – $500,000
- Knox City Council, Wantirna Reserve, Wantirna – $800,000
Dog Park Upgrades
- Moonee Valley City Council, Travancore Park, Travancore – $300,000
- Yarra City Council, Quarries Park, Clifton Hill – $300,000
- Yarra City Council, Smith Reserve, Fitzroy – $300,000
- Whittlesea City Council, Whittlesea Public Gardens, Lalor – $340,000
- Moorabool Shire, Masons Lane Reserve, Bacchus Marsh – $400,000
- Hume City Council, John Ilhan Reserve, Meadow Heights – $265,000
- Cardinia Shire Council, Alma Treloar Reserve, Cockatoo – $300,000
- Cardinia Shire Council, Officer District Park, Officer – $400,000
- Wyndham City Council, Cambridge Reserve, Hoppers Crossing – $350,000
- Manningham City Council, Warrandyte Reserve, Warrandyte – $300,000
- Manningham City Council, Burgundy Reserve, Doncaster – $400,000
- Glen Eira City Council, Caulfield Racecourse Wedge – Pawfield Park, Caulfield East – $300,000
- Nillumbik Shire Council, Diamond Creek Dog Park, Diamond Creek – $300,000
