The City of Mitcham is home to over 230 parks, playgrounds and reserves. Vising one of them is a great way to get out and about, connect with nature, catch up with friends and family and keep active. Discover how you can report an issue in one of our parks, reserves or trails.
Open space areas play an important role in the lifestyle and wellbeing of our community as well as the positive impact they have on the look and feel of our City. We work hard to keep our parks, ovals, playgrounds, trails, BMX tracks and skate parks in good condition for everyone to enjoy. racks, and skate parks, ensuring they are in optimal condition for the enjoyment of all. We have maintenance schedules for sports fields, reserves, garden beds, playgrounds, BBQs, and weed spraying.
Our parks, reserves and community facilities are managed through community land management plans, if you have a question let us know by completing an online enquiry about a community land management plan.
If you see anything that needs fixing, please let us know about it by submitting a request online from below. If you notice a problem that is a risk to public safety, please call us as soon as possible on 1300 133 466.
The City of Mitcham's greatest asset is its 232 natural bushland, landscaped parks, gardens, playgrounds and linear creek line reserves where families can relax, enjoy nature, kick a ball and have a BBQ. Dedicated dog parks are also available to exercise your dog off the leash in a safe environment under effective control. The total area of open space managed by Council exceeds 945 hectares.
Request a commemorative plaque
Apply to hold an event on Council land
Report a lighting issue at a park, oval or reserve
Request maintenance on park furniture or BBQ
Request maintenance on a park or reserve
Report an illegal use of Council land such as camping or an encroachment
Council has over 27 sports facilities, including tennis and netball courts, ovals, playing fields, outdoor courts, bowls, croquet greens and clubrooms. If you are club with questions about a leases or licences, building maintenance and what information you need to provide find out more with our club lease and licence holder information.
Request to hire a sporting oval
Enquire about existing sporting club use of ovals, parks or reserves
Report a lighting issue at a park, oval or reserve
Enquire about sporting clubs or facilities
Report maintenance or cleaning of Council buildings and facilities
Friends and families can enjoy any of Council’s 65 playgrounds, with many also featuring picnic tables and benches as well as barbecues which are available for use free of charge.
Provide feedback on a playground or request a new playground
The City has a number of free skate parks and jump and BMX tracks.
The City of Mitcham has approximately 40 kilometres of off-road trail for cycling and bushwalking. Four trail zones across the district provide a range of walking and mountain bike riding challenges and areas to explore. There is a variety of terrain, which includes some steeper gullies, quarry areas and stunning views of the ocean and surrounding hills.