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Open space and recreation

View strategies, policies, plans and other documents related to open space and recreation in Nillumbik, including our Open Space Strategy, Community Sport Fair Access Policy, Recreation and Leisure Strategy, and more.

  • Equine Strategy 2020(PDF, 3MB)
  • Lifetime Play Strategy 2017(PDF, 3MB)
  • Northern Regional Trails Strategy 2022(PDF, 24MB)
  • Open Space Strategy 2005(PDF, 7MB)
  • Recreation and Leisure Strategy 2022-2030(PDF, 5MB)
  • Recreation and Leisure Strategy 2022-2030 (Easy English version)(PDF, 1MB)
  • Community Sport Fair Access Policy 2023(PDF, 918KB)
  • Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park Management Plan(PDF, 6MB)
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