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Help guide the upcoming 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 engaging through an online survey and in-person activities.

In mid-May 2026 we will be sharing the draft Rosanna Parklands Management Plan with you and asking for your feedback on the vision, key principles and key moves for the parklands.

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  • Community survey

    Have your say from mid-May 2026. Complete the online survey and help us finalise the principles for the management plan.

    Request a hardcopy survey:

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

  • Community In-person sessions

    Come to a session and speak to Council staff.

    Dates and time to be confirmed.

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.

What next?

We are developing draft management plan principles and recommended actions, which we will share with the community for feedback in the coming months.

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 will help develop draft management plan principles and actions, which will be available for community feedback soon!

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’ll use your feedback from Stage 1 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.

We’ll share these principles during Stage 2 engagement in 2026 and consult on a new public toilet.