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Parks & Reserves

There are over 300 minor parks, reserves and playing fields spread throughout the City of Knox that cater for all forms of leisure and recreational activities. You will find some of the major recreational parks in Knox by downloading the PDFs of some of our major parks at the bottom of the page.

Making our Parks Better

Council undertakes planning, design and construction works in parks on an annual basis. These works are prioritised in accordance with the Knox Open Space Plan 2012-2022 and are funded through Council’s Capital Works Program.

When Council undertakes planning and design works the local community are asked for their thoughts and aspirations for the park that is being considered. Council is seeking your feedback on the following parks and reserves:

Council would like to hear from you!

Peregrine Reserve, Rowville

A Draft Master Plan has been prepared for Peregrine Reserve, Rowville. Please send us your thoughts and comments via email openspace@knox.vic.gov.au or by phone during opening hours on 9298 8000 and ask to speak to someone in the Open Space & Landscape Design team.

Peregrine Reserve is a large site, with significant biodiversity values including both remnant indigenous trees and native trees, a Melbourne Water drainage channel, existing playground, a basketball half court, path networks and an open grassy kick-about space.

The Draft Master Plan proposes the following:

Additional tree planting for shade and biodiversity links through the site;
A shallow wetland with a small viewing platform to capture surrounding stormwater and overland flows, provide increased flora and fauna and overall improved parkland amenity;
New play space with accessible play, a junior and a senior play area and tactile nature play space;
Relocation and upgrade of senior play area;
Provide a social space with picnic shelter, BBQ and drinking fountain facilities;
A full basketball court, with handball line marking, skateable items and table tennis table;
Some enhanced path connections;
A BMX pump track with asphalt paths, drainage and grassed mounds;
Outdoor gym equipment and seats located around the circuit path.

All feedback will be considered in guiding the updated design. Please ensure you provide your feedback by Monday 5 March, 2018.

Draft Masterplan - Peregrine Reserve, Rowville

RD Egan Lee Reserve, Masterplan, Knoxfield

Feedback is sought from the community in relation to what potential improvements Council could make to RD Egan Lee Reserve.
See link to RD Egan Lee Reserve Masterplan survey and RD Egan Lee Bulletin at the bottom of this page.

Gilbert Park Draft Revised Masterplan, Knoxfield

Thank you for your feedback on the Gilbert Park Draft Revised Masterplan. Following community consultation, we have reviewed all the feedback received and amended the Draft Revised Masterplan, where possible.

The updated Draft Revised Masterplan is now available for further community feedback and comment. You are invited to review the plan and provide comments until Friday 19 January 2018. Your feedback will inform the FINAL Draft Masterplan, before it is presented to Council for adoption in early 2018.

There are several ways to reach us:

1. Please email your thoughts and ideas to the Open Space team
2. Alternatively, if you would like to have a meeting to discuss, give us a call on 9298 8000 or email us so we can organise other ways to communicate with you.

See Gilbert Park Draft Revised Masterplan at the bottom of this page.

H.V. Jones Reserve, Ferntree Gully

Following discussions with the community, Knox City Council has prepared a Draft Masterplan for H.V. Jones Reserve, Ferntree Gully. This plan has been informed by comments from the community and outlines a wide variety of proposals to upgrade the area.

The Draft Masterplan is now available for further community feedback. Your feedback will inform the final Draft Masterplan before it is presented to Council for endorsement in mid to late 2018.

There are several ways to reach us:

1. Please email your thoughts and ideas to the the Open Space team
2. Alternatively, if you would like to have a meeting to discuss, give us a call on 9298 8000 or email us so we can organise other ways to communicate with you.
Please ensure you provide your feedback by Friday 4 May 2018.

Draft Masterplan - H.V. Jones Reserve, Ferntree Gully

Templeton Reserve Draft Masterplan, Wantirna

Feedback is sought from the community in relation to what potential improvements Council could make to the Reserve. See Templeton Reserve Draft Masterplan Bulletin at the bottom of this page. To complete the on-line survey see Templeton Reserve On-line Survey at the bottom of this page.

Pickett Reserve Draft Masterplan, Ferntree Gully

Feedback is sought from the community in relation to what potential improvements Council could make to the Reserve. See Pickett Reserve Draft Masterplan Bulletin at the bottom of this page.

Playground Design and Construction

Refer to Knox Playground Renewals

Stud Park Reserve Masterplan, Rowville

Council recently endorsed the Masterplan for Stud Park Reserve. Construction work will soon commence on the first stage of works which is the start of the path network. See the Stud Park Reserve Masterplan at the bottom of this page. For further information and to complete the on-line survey see Building a Better Stud Park Reserve.

Building Better Parks

Arcadia Reserve Masterplan, Rowville

Council recently endorsed the Masterplan for Arcadia Reserve. Construction work will soon commence on the first stage of works which is the Playground Renewal. See the Arcadia Reserve Masterplan at the bottom of this page.

Row Reserve Masterplan, Rowville

Council recently endorsed the Masterplan for Row Reserve. Construction work will soon commence on the first stage of works which is the Playground Renewal. See the Row Reserve Masterplan at the bottom of this page.

Scoresby Reserve Masterplan

Council recently endorsed the Masterplan for Scoresby Reserve. Council has commenced construction of paths, pedestrian crossings and the installation of park furniture including seats and bollards. Construction works will continue in the 2016/17 financial year. Check this webpage regularly for updates.

Fairpark Reserve Masterplan, Ferntree Gully

Council recently endorsed the Masterplan for Fairpark Reserve. Construction work will soon commence on the first stage of works which is the development of a social area. The works include the provision of a shelter, concrete paths including steps, barbeque, picnic tables, various seats, drinking fountain, bins and bike racks. Check this webpage regularly for updates.

Tim Neville Arboretum

For more information on the Tim Neville Arboretum please visit Tim Neville Arboretum.

CSR Quarry Reserve (Stage 5), Ferntree Gully

Council will commence construction of a path, terraces, a boardwalk and jetty in the 2015/2016 financial year.

Dobson Street Reserve Design Plan

Council recently endorsed a Masterplan for Dobson Street Reserve. Council have allocated funds to build the first stage in 2015/2016. See the Dobson Street Reserve flyer at the bottom of this page.

Building a Better Marie Wallace Bayswater Park

Council recently endorsed a Masterplan for Marie Wallace Bayswater Park. Council expect to start construction of the first stage in 2015/2016. For further information see Marie Wallace Park

The Basin Triangle (Stage 3), The Basin

Following the renovation of the Progress Hall, Council will be improving connections between the hall and the park.

Rumann and Benedikt Reserve, Scoresby

Stage 3 play space has been constructed. Council will be demolishing the run down tennis courts and constructing a new tennis court, hit-up wall and basketball half court this financial year.

Chandler Park, Boronia

Council has completed a new play space, shelter with picnic facilities and multi-court with basketball half court, soccer goal and skateable items at Chandler Park, near the existing netball courts.

Tormore Reserve Stages 1 and 2, Boronia

Council has completed Stage 1 shared path networks connecting Tormore Road with Orchid Avenue. Works are almost complete for Stage 2 which include a new carpark adjacent to the pavilion and extensive accessible shared path networks connecting Tormore Road to Warbler Court and Genista Avenue.

Llewellyn Reserve Stage 1, Wantirna South

Council recently endorsed the Masterplan for Llewellyn Reserve. Construction has been completed on the first stage of works which is a path network. See the Llewellyn Reserve Masterplan at the bottom of this page. Further works will be undertaken in 2017/18 subject to budget.

Access to Council Owned or Managed Land

In order to ensure that Council maintains a safe and effective infrastructure, the City of Knox requires that all works within Council Owned or Managed Land be done within Council guidelines and specifications.

Enquiries regarding requests to conduct works within Council Owned or Managed Land within the Municipality can be made in several ways:

In person to Council's Customer Service counters at the Civic Centre or Rowville.
Internet, Email, Fax or letter.

The consent process for working in Council Owned or Managed Land consists of the following steps:

Step 1 - Customer completes Council Reserve Access Permit form - Notification of proposed works - and submits it to Council.
Step 2 - An Asset Protection officer will inspect the site to consider the request.
Step 3 - If denied a Council Reserve Access permit, the applicant will be notified in writing and given the reasons why. If approved, a Council Reserve Access Permit form is lodged along with the fee and payment of a bond. The cost of this permit is $167.00 with a bond of $1,370.00 (from 1 July 2017) and is valid for 2 months.
Step 4 - When works are completed Council inspects the site and the applicant is notified in writing of the outcome. If the works are complete as per the permit, the bond is then released back to the applicant.

Download the application for Council Reserve Access Permit (PDF).

If you would like any further information, please contact Council's Asset Preservation Officer on 9298 8517.