Yarra is home to great parks, reserves, urban spaces and waterways that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. In fact, about a quarter of our city is open space, including areas of significant biodiversity and bushland.

With a growing population and increasing density, it's important that quality open space is within a safe and easy walk.

We've prepared a draft Open Space Strategy to guide how we manage Yarra's open spaces over the next 15 years. The strategy also identifies 26 potential new open spaces to help meet the needs of our growing and diverse community.

Have your say

Take the short survey on Your Say Yarra, or come and talk to us at one of our pop-up sessions:

• Wednesday 5 February 2020, 10 am to 12 noon
  Connie Benn Centre, Fitzroy.
• Wednesday 12 February 2020, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm
  Peel Street Park, Collingwood.
• Thursday 20 February 2020, 4 pm to 6 pm
  Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy.
• Saturday 22 February 2020, 10 am to 12 noon
  Citizens Park, Richmond.

This is your chance to shape the future of Yarra’s open spaces. Consultation ends on Sunday 15 March 2020.

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