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Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Healthy future for Queens Park Lake
Routine health checks are the best way for most of us to maintain our wellness and reduce risks, and the same protections are offered to our beloved Queens Park and its lake. As part of Moonee Valley City Council’s ongoing commitment to protecting the lake’s environmental values, monthly water quality testing and monitoring is being…
Parks and open spaces, Valley news
Driving range goes next level
In tee-rific news for local golfers, the upper level of the driving range at the Riverside Golf and Sports Centre has been re-opened to the community. The driving range structure, which was originally designed and constructed in the 1980s, has undergone a substantial upgrade to improve usability for the community. The upper level now includes newly installed safety netting and barriers as well as trackman ball tracking technology, bay dividers and matting. Both serious golfers and casual users are invited to…
Update on closure of Queens Park Cafe
After undergoing repairs and maintenance the much loved and iconic Queens Park Cafe will soon open its doors to the public. A new operator for the cafe is preparing to open in the second half of 2026. Keep an eye on our website and socials for further updates.
Pick My Park voting now open
Three Moonee Valley park projects have reached the public voting stage of the Victorian Government’s Pick My Park program. This program is investing $30 million to improve access to quality parks and open spaces in growing communities. Our projects focus on upgrading existing spaces to better support how our community lives, plays and connects. The projects include: Fairbairn Park, Ascot…
Parks and open spaces, Sustainability and environment
Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek makeover continues
The transformation of Moonee Ponds Creek will continue, with the next stage of works set to further enhance the waterway and surrounding open space. Melbourne Water has developed a concept design for Stage 2 of Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek. The design has been informed by community feedback and incorporates lessons learned from Stage 1, including integrating…
Council updates, Events, Parks and open spaces
Join us for our biggest planting day ever for National Tree Day!
Roll up your sleeves and help us celebrate National Tree Day with a community planting event! Join in on the fun on Sunday, 26 July at Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights, to actively contribute to the environment while enjoying a fun, family friendly day outdoors. The planting effort is an important step toward reaching our…
Business, Parks and open spaces, Sustainability and environment
Tree of the Month: Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree)
Ceiba speciosa, commonly known as the silk floss tree, is a striking South American deciduous tree notable for its bottle-shaped trunk, thorny bark, and large, showy pink flowers. Our May Tree of the Month is currently flowering beautifully in Queens Park, just north of the Moonee Ponds Bowls Club pavilion on the western side of the park….
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Overland Reserve is ready for action
A $1.65 million upgrade of Keilor East’s Overland Reserve (Oval 1) is now complete, delivering a top-quality space for football, cricket and casual use by the community. The upgraded oval is now open and ready for the community to enjoy, with the first home game for East Keilor Football Club scheduled on Saturday 25 April….
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
‘Rosemary’ to be replaced
Moonee Valley City Council has begun work to replace a World War One monument stolen from Victory Park in Ascot Vale earlier this month. The ‘Rosemary’ statue, as it is affectionately known, was first erected in 2015, paying tribute to the women who cared for returned servicepeople after the Great War. She takes her name…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Street tree planting begins for 2026
Moonee Valley’s streets are soon set to become greener! Council is preparing to plant a new round of street trees across the municipality. The winter planting season is an ideal time for young trees to take root, with cooler temperatures and regular rainfall helping them establish strong, healthy growth. Over the coming months, residents will…