Help guide the Rosanna Parklands Management Plan

Thank you to everybody that shared their knowledge, experience and ideas for Rosanna Parklands in Stage 1 engagement.

We had a great response, with over 740 people sharing their thoughts through an online survey and in-person activities.

We are now sharing the draft Rosanna Parklands Management Plan for you to have your say on the vision, the guiding principles and the proposed actions.

Other ways to get involved

  • Drop-in session

    Come to a drop-in session with Council staff to hear about the project and ask questions.

    Saturday 20 June, 10.30am - 12noon
    Rosanna Library, Marra Room
    72 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna

  • ​Talk with the Open Space Planning Team

    Contact Joe or Alli to book a 20 minute conversation (by phone or online) about Rosanna Parklands.

    Phone: 8673 4390; 9422 8364

    Email: openspaceplanning@banyule.vic.gov.au

  • Hardcopy survey

    Request a hardcopy survey and have your say until 6 July 2026.

    Joe Doak, Senior Open Space Planner
    Phone: 98673 4390 or
    email: OpenSpacePlanning@banyule.vic.gov.au

Stage 1 engagement

Community engagement

Thanks to everyone that shared their knowledge, experience and ideas for Rosanna Parklands.

From 17 November to 21 December 2025, over 740 people shared their ideas through an online survey, interactive map and various in-person sessions, improving our understanding of community needs and priorities for Rosanna Parklands. This was Banyule’s largest ever response to a park consultation, highlighting the deep connection the community has to the Parklands.

View the full findings report, which discusses the key themes, methodology and demographic information from the consultation, or take a look at the summary below.

What we heard

  • What the community value

    • The natural bushland character and sense of refuge.
    • Off lead dog walking and social connection.
    • Health and wellbeing benefits of exercise and time in nature.
    • Informal play and exploration, especially for children.
    • Creek health, wildlife and biodiversity.
    • A strong sense of community and belonging.
    • Bike jumps and youth recreation as spaces for independence and skill building.

  • Key concerns

    • Lack of amenity: shade, seating, drinking water and gathering areas.
    • Creek health: pollution, erosion and water quality.
    • Safety: dog management, path condition, flooding and visibility in winter.
    • Access and inclusion: narrow or uneven paths, limited rest points, lack of signage and no accessible entrances.
    • Lighting: mixed views on safety vs. protecting dark habitat.
    • Bike jumps: strong support for retaining them with clearer management and safety improvements.

  • Community priorities

    • Protection and restoration of natural areas, especially around Salt Creek.
    • Improved accessibility, including safer paths, clearer signage and inclusive play options.
    • Targeted improvements to amenities that support longer, more comfortable visits.
    • Clarity in shared use zones, particularly regarding dogs and playground separation.
    • Stewardship and education, including habitat protection, cultural learning and community-led care.
    • Provide well located, safe and accessible toilets.

Stage 1 social map

We asked you to tell us how you use the parklands, what you love about it, and anything that you think will help create a better management plan. You provided us with over 81 comments.

Your feedback has helped to develop the draft management plan principles and actions, which are now available for your feedback!

Take a look at the Rosanna Parklands interactive map below and view comments made.

Background

Rosanna Parklands

Rosanna Parklands is one of Banyule and Rosanna’s most loved and visited parks . It has strong natural character, rich history and is an important part of Banyule’s park network.

The 25-hectare reserve has open spaces, bushland and areas for fun. Community go there to walk, jog, ride bikes, walk their dogs and have picnics. Banyule’s Bushland Team looks after the park with help from local volunteers.

Salt Creek runs through the middle of the park. There are two playgrounds: a bigger one in the centre and a smaller one in the north. A gravel path about 2.7 km long goes around the park, and there are lots of smaller tracks too. There is even a dirt jump area for bikes. Community groups help care for the park’s natural spaces.

To manage and protect the Parkland's special character, we’re making a management plan. This plan will guide future decisions about the park and is an action in the Banyule Public Open Space Plan (2016–2031). We've used your feedback from Stage 1 engagement to create key principles for Council decisions. These principles will make sure decisions are:

  • Consistent – following the same vision and values.
  • Clear – explain how and why choices are made.
  • Community-focused – based on what locals value most.
  • Sustainable – good for the environment and long-term use.
  • Strategic – planning actions and spending wisely.
  • Best Practice – using the latest ideas in park management.

What can you influence?

We’re now sharing a draft Management Plan, and your feedback will help shape the final document.

At this stage, there is real scope for change. Here’s what we’re asking for your input on:

The vision

The overall vision for Rosanna Parklands is a draft. You can tell us:

  • Does it feel right?
  • What’s missing?
  • What should be highlighted more?

The principles

The guiding principles set the direction for the parklands. We want to know:

  • Do you agree with them?
  • Are there any we should add or change?

The proposed actions

The draft actions outline what could happen on the ground. Your feedback will help us:

  • Understand what you support
  • Identify what should change
  • Prioritise what happens first
  • Consider new ideas

Overall support

We’re also interested in your overall view of the plan:

  • Do you support the direction?
  • Are there any key gaps or concerns?

Some elements of the project are already confirmed through existing plans, policies or external works. These are not open for change:

Management Plan requirement

  • The development of a Management Plan for Rosanna Parklands is required under the Public Open Space Plan 2016–2031. This means a plan will be prepared to guide the future of the parklands.

Current function and activities in the park will remain.

Level crossing removal (north of the parklands)

  • A level crossing removal is already planned at the northern end of the parklands. This is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).

Public toilet

  • A public toilet will be provided to service the parklands. This aligns with Council’s Public Toilet Plan 2023

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