Victorian Government acquires land to expand Yarra Valley Parklands

The Victorian Government has expanded the Yarra Valley Parklands – one of Melbourne’s most significant open spaces - by acquiring a neighbouring property in Kearney Lane that is almost nine-hectares.

The acquisition will allow the Yarra Valley Parklands to support more recreational, social and cultural activities for the community.

Based in Templestowe, the Parklands offers visitors wide open spaces and boasts interconnecting trails, wetlands and waterways throughout the Melbourne area.

Linked by the Yarra River, the open spaces feature a wide range of bushland, and open paddocks for visitors to enjoy.

The newly acquired space is approximately the same size as Birrarung Marr in Melbourne’s CBD and will further strengthen the areas biodiversity and protect the natural landscape for years to come.

The expansion progresses the Victorian Government’s aim to improve the Greater Yarra Urban Parklands, under Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo, the Yarra Strategic Plan.

To learn more about the Yarra Valley Parklands visit parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/yarra-valley-parklands.