Help us shape Bald Hill Park
As part of our commitment to improving our open spaces in Kingston, we have developed a draft masterplan for Bald Hill Park to guide the long-term planning for the site - and we want to hear from you! Did we get it right?
Project background
In 2024, we consulted with the community to understand how they currently use Bald Hill Park - and how they would like to use it in future. Detailed feedback revealed that the community desires:
- Increased tree canopy
- Upgraded footpaths
- Increased picnic facilities
- Increased garden bed planting
- More shelters
- Increased passive play areas
Project details
The draft masterplan has been developed to ensure that the input from the community and key stakeholders was incorporated so that the park meets the community's needs now and in the future. Key areas for improvement identified in the draft masterplan include:
- Enhanced ecology (tree canopy coverage and biodiversity through planting)
- Adjusting two, disc golf holes
- Ensuring good options for events such as cross country
- Improved connectivity within the site and pedestrian priority crossings over Bunney Road
- Improved wayfinding and signage to clearly define entries
- Picnic shelters, table tennis, seating and platform benches for family gatherings or for individuals to rest and enjoy
- Nature immersive educational spaces
Have your say
You can share your views by:
- Taking part in our online survey
- Chatting with us in-person at one of our Community Convo pop-ups.
- Make a further submission by mailing PO Box 1000 Mentone.
Consultation will close on Friday 10 October, 2025.
2024 consultation
We are developing a masterplan for Bald Hill Park in Clarinda, a rehabilitated landfill site. The plan will consider an overall vision for the park, along with enhanced functionality and aesthetics which will be delivered over the next few years.
Have your say
We need your input to help draft the plan, to ensure it meets community needs. At this point in our consultation with the community, we’d like to hear from you on your broad aspirations for the reserve. You will have further opportunities for input as the plan is developed.
You can have your say via the short survey below.
If you’d like to make a further submission, you can do so by emailing info@kingston.vic.gov.au, mailing PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194 or phoning 1300 653 356.
Contributions closed on Monday 15 April 2024.
Site limitations
As part of environmental requirements, the old landfill site was capped. This cap varies in depth throughout the site. Because of this, there are limitations on what can be installed on site and where facilities can be located. There are also restrictions on where tree planting can take place, but it may be possible to mound soil for new trees. Council is, however, keen to increase tree planting and biodiversity values within the site, so every effort will be made to increase planting and tree canopy cover across the site, in appropriate places.
