Kingston's Draft Open Space Strategy

UPDATE: Following our community consultation earlier in 2023, the Open Space Strategy has been adopted. You can read the full document here or in the documents library on the right hand side of this page.

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If you love spending time outdoors in Kingston, we want to hear from you! Have your say on our Draft Open Space Strategy and what opportunities and actions we have identified for your suburb.

How and why we developed the Draft Open Space Strategy

Over March and April last year, we asked our community how we could improve the experience in Kingston's open spaces.

We've combined this feedback with professional assessment to develop a Draft Open Space Strategy for our city.

The purpose of this Strategy is to provide a tool for ensuring Kingston’s open spaces are protected and managed in a way that benefits both the environment and the community.

Have your say and influence Council action

Let us know what you think about the Draft Open Space Strategy and influence how we implement it.

We'd love to hear from you. Did we get it right? How would you like to see works prioritised? Please review the draft strategy in the document library on the right-hand side of this page and share your feedback by:

1. Taking the online survey below;

2. Visiting us at one of our pop-up events:

• 8am-12pm Saturday 2 September
  Kingston Farmers Market, Cheltenham
• 8.30am-12.30pm Sunday 10 September
  Bonbeach Farmers Market, Bonbeach
• 8.30am-10.30am Wednesday 13 September
  Westall Community Hub, Clayton South
• 9am-11am Thursday 14 September
  Patterson Lakes Community Centre, Patterson Lakes

3. Making a further submission in writing by emailing info@kingston.vic.gov.au, or mailing PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194 or phoning 1300 653 356.

Feedback closes Friday 29 September 2023.

Terms of reference:

'Open spaces' include:

• parks and reserves
• walking trails
• wetlands
• sportsgrounds
• beaches
• shopping strips and activity centres

'Amenities' within open spaces include:

• drinking fountains
• seats
• bike racks
• picnic tables
• barbeque facilities
• shelters
• shade sails
• toilet facilities
• rubbish bins
• playgrounds
• sport grounds
• fitness stations
• skate parks
• basketball, netball and tennis courts
• garden beds
• pathways
• trees and shrubs
• lighting