6 Regional open spaces
Regional open spaces are generally greater than 7ha, approximately 1km walking and allow for a half day to full day of activity.
Regional Parks are intended to be destinations for residents and workers of the City of Whlttlesea and neighbouring municipalities. These spaces are unique and provide for a multilayered visitor experience with a high provision of facilities catering to the defined primary and secondary uses.
City of Whittlesea have 6 Regional parklands.
bunjil nganga Parklands is our premier regional park.
This 440-hectare conservation reserve is co-managed with the Traditional Owners Wurundjeri woi-wurrung,and is planned to grow to 1100hectares. A Future Directions Plan provides the vision and key objectives for the parkland. Featuring stunning views, facilities and natural features, the parkland is a place of healing and returning to cultural practices on Country. Features include:
- An extensive path network and interpretive signage
- Granite Hill major community park, play and picnic facilities
- The Aboriginal Gathering Space
- Ongoing regeneration planting to restore the ecological health of the parkland.
The Growling Frog Golf Course Parkland in Woodstock
This parkland features a 18-hole public access golf course with stunning views of the Southern edge of the Great Dividing Range. Set within a 115 hectares of conservation reserve of national significance, featuring Barbers Creek, wetlands and ancient River Red Gums.
This area is a 19.6ha Regional Reserve providing a mix of passive and active facilities. Home to the Mill Park Leisure Centre, the reserve features mature trees and wide-open spaces. It features a high-quality accessible play space, Mill Park All-abilities Play Space, featuring public art and water play and public toilets. It is also home to the Norther District Softball Association.
This parkland is a 10.31ha open space in the suburb of Bundoora on the north bank of the Darebin Creek. The park features tennis facilities, features a range of different play environments including a junior pump track, flying fox, picnic facilities, a dedicated youth area and dog of lead facilities.
This area is a 25-hectare parkland precinct located in Whittlesea Township at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The park precinct includes: A.F. Walker Recreation Reserve, J.T. Towt Park, Lions Club Park, Little River Street Reserve, River Street Reserve and C. McDonald Reserve. The park is located between the Whittlesea Showgrounds, Whittlesea Secondary College, Diamond Valley School and residential neighbourhoods. Bruces Creek, the Plenty River and the Melbourne Water Aqueduct are all natural features of the park. Facilities include tennis, sports oval, picnic facilities, play and youth spaces. The park has a current Master plan delivering additional facilities at the park.
Whittlesea Public Gardens, Lalor
This area is a 14.7-hectare park located within the marram baba Merri Creek Regional Parklands. Whittlesea Public Gardens has been the heart of Lalor and Thomastown for decades. Featuring high quality playspaces, learn to ride track, multi-purpose courts, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic facilities, public toilets and a dog off lead area. The park has a current Master plan delivering additional facilities at the park.
