Tara Murray
With the summer weather and school holidays, parks are the perfect place to spend a couple hours or visit every week.
Brimbank council has spent more than $38 million to create and upgrade a network of 116 parks, playgrounds and open green spaces since 2008.
Upgrades of Balmoral Park in Derrimut, Evergreen Reserve in Albanvale and Northumberland Reserve in Sunshine North are all complete, providing more options for people to get outside.
An off-leash dog park at Kevin Flint in Cairnlea has also recently opened.
The council has upgraded a number of parks and playgrounds since July 2020, including Keilor Park Recreation Reserve, Shirley Street Reserve, Errington Reserve skate park, Elford Green Reserve in Cairnlea, Caprice Court Reserve, the skatepark at Packard Street Reserve, and the dog off-leash park in Keilor Downs.
Former Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said late last year it was fantastic to see more new and upgraded parks and playgrounds in Brimbank.
“I’m proud to be a part of a council now delivering on better parks, greener streets and more places for residents to keep active, and support healthier and happier communities,” she said.
“With over 250 parks and reserves in Brimbank there’s lots of ways to discover something new in your local
neighbourhood.”
Among those parks, is the all abilities playground in partnership with Touched by Olivia Foundation.
Located at the Errington Reserve on Main Road East in St Albans, Alice’s Playspace is an exciting inclusive playspace where children of all abilities and ages can play together.
The playground equipment is designed for accessibility and inclusion, spaces that engage all of the senses, and allow carers to remain in close proximity to their family.
The council has also received government funding for four pocket parks in the area.
More parks could be on the agenda, with the council reviewing its Creating Better Parks Policy and Plan this year.
