The Glen Eira Council Plan 2021–2025 includes a $26.9 million commitment to provide new and improved open space in identified areas over the next four years. Some of our achievements towards this target included:

Aileen Avenue Park

Construction of Aileen Avenue Park was completed in February 2022. It provides an open grass area, play equipment, nature play, seating and shelter.

The new park is located at 6 Aileen Avenue in Caulfield South. It is a relaxing space, just one street away from the hustle and bustle of Hawthorn, Kooyong and Glenhuntly Roads.

The Djerring Trail linear space 

The Djerring Trail linear space has been a huge success, providing off-road, green and engaging connections between Caulfield and Hughesdale Stations. Garden beds, seating areas, and solar LED light poles and bollards have been installed along the shared commuter path, offering significant enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists.

Porter Road, Bentleigh

We recently acquired three properties at 15, 17 and 19 Porter Road, Bentleigh to create a new local park. This is part of our work to actively seek public open space investment opportunities.

We also consulted with the community on four redevelopment opportunities in 2021–22.

Mackie Road Reserve

We purchased 64 and 66 Mackie Road in 2020, to increase open space in Bentleigh East. These purchases will create significant improvements and opportunities through extension of the neighbouring Mackie Road Reserve.

We sought community feedback to develop a draft Mackie Road Reserve Masterplan, which will guide future investment. The Masterplan also seeks further input on Mackie Road Reserve redevelopment to meet future community needs.

Packer Park Playground upgrade

Packer Park is one of Glen Eira’s most popular and well-serviced sport and recreation facilities. The playground upgrade project is an opportunity to provide a more inclusive, sensory and interactive play experience.

We held two phases of community engagement and considered all feedback on the concept design. On 17 May 2022, Council endorsed the revised play space concept design.

Boyd Park Playground upgrade

An upgrade of Boyd Park was identified as an action in the Outer Circle Railway Management Plan, endorsed by Council in March 2019.

We consulted with the community on the concept design which incorporates an expansion on the existing equipment, the inclusion of all abilities access elements, nature play and intergenerational play equipment.

Centenary Park Playground upgrade

We are expanding the play experience, accessibility and appeal of the Centenary Park playground in East Bentleigh.

We have secured funding from the State Government with a commitment of up to $250,000 to assist with this project. The new playspace will include imaginative play elements and equipment, a bouldering/climbing wall, a stand-alone basketball hoop and netball ring. Social seating will be provided at the end of the cricket nets to provide further recreation activities for the community.