Community Parks and Gardens Update
Published on 04 July 2017
Parks and gardens are a key part of our City and Council is committed to maintaining and improving these areas as well as providing new open spaces for the community to enjoy. Here are some of the highlights of the work we are currently undertaking:
SCOVELL RESERVE, MAIDSTONE
The popular park has recently been made-over with an expanded playground, large basket swing, new natureplay elements, scooter/trike track, new picnic shelter with BBQ facilities, new drinking fountain and new garden beds. Later in the year, the gravel pathway will also be updated to a concrete surface and further trees will be planted.
MACDONALD A RESERVE, WEST FOOTSCRAY
This small park in Lae St is undergoing a major makeover over with the site extended to Waratah Rd to connect it with the Stony Creek trail. Opening
this month, an expanded playground area will provide a greater range of play equipment, a drinking fountain, extra seating and picnic facilities, and new
garden beds and trees.
COSTELLO RESERVE, MAIDSTONE
Our upgrade of Costello Reserve in Maidstone has been recently completed and now features a new playground with scooter circuit path, additional
seating, a picnic area with games table, and new
CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK – LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements are in progress at the beautiful Cranwell Park along the Maribyrnong River, focusing on the southwestern section of the park. Works include a new fitness station (recently completed), a new drinking fountain, new fencing, turf works, irrigation and tree planting.
BEEVERS RESERVE, KINGSVILLE
Improvements to the landscape at Beevers Reserve are underway, including lawn renewal, garden bed planting and path reconstruction. Works are due for completion later this month.
SKINNER RESERVE, BRAYBROOK
Construction of the new playground at Braybrook Park is about to take flight. Due to open mid-spring, the park will retain the aeroplane and travel theme that was so popular from the old playground with a whole lot of exciting new elements including large gathering and BBQ spaces, drinking fountains and bike racks.
YARRAVILLE GARDENS
Yarraville Gardens has recently undergone a refurbishment including improving the walkways and BBQ area.
MCNISH RESERVE, CRUIKSHANK PARK, YARRAVILLE
Mimi the Dinosaur now has some lovely shade sales to protect her and her little playmates from the sun!
RIVER TRAIL IN BRAYBROOK
Construction has commenced on the next section of river trail in Braybrook. The new path will run north from Cranwell Reserve to the Brimbank border.
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