Open Space Strategy

Consultation has concluded

We are developing a new Open Space Strategy. Our aim is to set a clear direction for achieving an open space network that meets the wide-ranging needs of a growing and diverse community.

Our new Strategy will look at the existing open space network and identify areas of under and over provision, set standards for the different types of open space and proactively respond to the challenges of climate change. We will also consider the increasing use of parks and reserves by residents and visitors and the demand for a diversity of high-quality opportunities for sport, recreation, play and to access nature. The project will align with current strategies and plans and include information about:

  • The current open space network
  • The future needs of the open space network
  • Decision making about future open space provision.

Phases

For Phase 1 of the project we want to hear how you use your local park and the open space network at large. This includes how often you visit and the types of activities you do there. Understanding how open space is used and overall satisfaction with different elements will help us better develop priorities for parks across the Peninsula.

Phase 2 will be deeper consultation to respond to what we heard in Phase 1, problem solve and shape the strategy in response.

Phase 3 will allow you to provide feedback on the draft Strategy with respect to the key directions and actions.

Documents

For an overview of the Mornington Peninsula open space network and to explore how an open space strategy could help address current and future pressures, please refer to the Discussion Paper.

We are developing a new Open Space Strategy. Our aim is to set a clear direction for achieving an open space network that meets the wide-ranging needs of a growing and diverse community.

Our new Strategy will look at the existing open space network and identify areas of under and over provision, set standards for the different types of open space and proactively respond to the challenges of climate change. We will also consider the increasing use of parks and reserves by residents and visitors and the demand for a diversity of high-quality opportunities for sport, recreation, play and to access nature. The project will align with current strategies and plans and include information about:

  • The current open space network
  • The future needs of the open space network
  • Decision making about future open space provision.

Phases

For Phase 1 of the project we want to hear how you use your local park and the open space network at large. This includes how often you visit and the types of activities you do there. Understanding how open space is used and overall satisfaction with different elements will help us better develop priorities for parks across the Peninsula.

Phase 2 will be deeper consultation to respond to what we heard in Phase 1, problem solve and shape the strategy in response.

Phase 3 will allow you to provide feedback on the draft Strategy with respect to the key directions and actions.

Documents

For an overview of the Mornington Peninsula open space network and to explore how an open space strategy could help address current and future pressures, please refer to the Discussion Paper.