Parks Victoria

Throughout the world there is growing recognition of the vital contribution parks make to a healthy environment, to the health of individuals and to a healthy society. Victorians are very fortunate to have inherited a world-class network of parks and reserves, now accounting for more than 17% of Victoria.

Parks Victoria is responsible for managing these marvellous national and state parks, marine national parks and sanctuaries, regional and major metropolitan parks and conservation reserves. Many well known historic properties and gardens, and Melbourne's bays and major waterways are also managed by Parks Victoria.

Our role is to protect the natural and cultural values of the parks and other assets we manage, while providing a great range of outdoor opportunities for all Victorians and visitors to enjoy.

Hamish MacLennan, Parks Victoria Chief Ranger is the current Director on the Parklands Board. Parks Victoria supports parklands through an annual grant and technical support from its staff. parklands has established a memorandum of understanding with Parks Victoria to strengthen the partnership in regard to funding, technical support, mentoring at a organisational level and human relations management. Parks Victoria were a strong advocate in parklands becoming a member of the Parks Forum.

Visit Parks Victoria website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au