Feedback on Discussion Paper 2023
Read a summary of what we heard on the Discussion Paper, which informed the draft Master Plan.
The Draft Royal Park Master Plan has been developed in partnership with the community, stakeholders, Traditional Owners and other park users through extensive consultation to guide the management of the park for the next 20 years.
The draft master plan elevates the voice and role of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Owners, while also considering the challenges of population growth and climate change and balancing the needs of existing and future generations.
Extensive community and stakeholder consultation has been conducted, along with detailed research and analysis by the City of Melbourne. The analysis examined heritage and Traditional Owner cultural values, ecology, traffic and parking, recreation needs and social values including community safety. A discussion paper released for public consultation in November 2023 received a broad range of feedback from almost 1900 community members.
Consultation closes 5pm on Friday 14 February.
Learn more about the Draft Master Plan before sharing your feedback.
Consultation closes 5pm Friday 14 February.
Pop up 1 – Royal Park North
Near Western Pavilion, Park Street, Parkville.
Pop up 2 – Grassland Circle
Near The Avenue, Parkville.
Pop up 3 – Poplar Road
Near Royal Park Station.
Pop up 4 – Natureplay
Timeline item 1 - complete
Background investigations
We undertook background studies and targeted consultation on key issues to understand the community needs and expectations for Royal Park in more detail and develop a Discussion paper. Read the summary of what we know so far here.
Completed mid 2023.
Timeline item 2 - complete
Phase one consultation
The issues outlined in the background studies will be analysed in a Discussion Paper. Council is now seeking community feedback on the Discussion Paper.
6 November - 10 December 2023.
Timeline item 3 - complete
Considering feedback
We were overwhelmed by the interest from the community in Phase one consultation. We have now reviewed this feedback and the consultation summary is now available for review.
Consultation summary now available.
Timeline item 4 - complete
Drafting the Master Plan
Phase One consultation feedback will inform development of a Draft Master Plan including an updated vision, guiding principles, issues assessment and recommended actions.
January 2024 to September 2024
Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Phase two consultation
Community consultation on the Draft Master Plan.
November 2024 to February 2025
Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Finalise the Master Plan
Consider community consultation findings from Phase Two and make changes to the draft Master Plan.
Early 2025
Timeline item 7 - incomplete
Council adopts the Royal Park Master Plan
The final Royal Park Master Plan will be presented to Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) for endorsement.
Mid 2025
Read a summary of what we heard on the Discussion Paper, which informed the draft Master Plan.
Learn more about the Royal Park Discussion Paper 2023, which was open for community consultation from 6 November to 10 December 2023.
Read the current Master Plan, which was endorsed November 1997.
Royal Park is home to a range of uses and activities. Last updated November 2023.