Tuesday 22, April 2025

New Dog Park for Bacchus Marsh

Member for Eureka Michaela Settle today announced a new dog park for Racecourse Reserve, Bacchus Marsh.

The Allan Labor Government is creating more dog parks right across Victoria for families to take their beloved pooches out to play, exercise and socialise in a safe place. The Government investing $4.9 million into Round 2 of the New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.

This project focuses on creating a designated off-leash dog park strategically located to provide recreation opportunities for the regional community and their dogs. The dog park will feature separate securely fenced areas for small and large dogs, amenities, shade structures, improved pathways, grassy open areas for socialization, as well as dog-friendly landscaping.

The dog park projects were chosen through a statewide competitive application process with councils, with construction expected to be completed on all projects by the end 2026.

These projects are being delivered as part of the Labor Government’s $20.8 million investment to build new and upgraded dog parks and better parks and playgrounds.

This investment is all about creating more open space for families and their pets so they can get outdoors and explore nature close to home.

For more information, visit environment.vic.gov.au/dog-parks. 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos

“We’re ensuring that Victorians – two and four-legged alike – have more opportunities to connect, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors.”

“These dogs parks cater for all kinds of pooches, whether they want to test their agility, socialise with their furry friends or take it slow in the senior’s section, there is something for every dog and its owner.”

Quotes attributable to Michaela Settle Member for Eureka

“Quality, green open spaces close to home are so important to the health and wellbeing of our local communities –giving our dog owners and their beloved furry companions a new ‘leash’ on life!”