Olinda Precinct Project Stage One
The Olinda Precinct Stage 1 project was completed in June 2024.
The project
This project was delivered on Wurundjeri Country.
The former Olinda Golf Course is located in the Dandenong Ranges, between the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and R. J. Hamer Arboretum, 50 kilometres east of Melbourne.
The Olinda Precinct Plan was developed in consultation with the community, with the aim of transforming the site into a 34-hectare open-space site for recreation.
We’re now delivering the Olinda Precinct Plan to provide more opportunities for the community to connect with nature and make the most of this fantastic location.
Stage one of the Olinda Precinct Project is complete, and was delivered in sections:
Nature-based playscape - completed July 2019
Designed for children and families of all ages and abilities, a new nature-based playscape was completed in July 2019, along with new barbecues, picnic facilities, shelters, seating and a new toilet block. A dedicated dog-off lead area and a series of walking trails were also constructed.
Olinda Green sporting oval - completed June 2020
A flat open grass area with walking paths, suitable for a market, events space and other recreation was completed in June 2020.
Netball and cricket facility upgrades - completed June 2024
A new netball court, four new cricket practice nets and supporting infrastructure including lights, shelters, a storage shed and behind-goal netting were built at the Olinda Recreation Reserve.
These new facilities mean that locals and visitors to the Olinda Precinct and the Dandenong Ranges will have more opportunities to participate in community sport, connect with nature, and enjoy time in the park with friends and family of all ages and abilities.
New netball court, lighting and shelter
As part of stage one of the Olinda Precinct Project, a new netball court with shelter and LED lighting has been delivered next to the existing netball court at the Olinda Recreation Reserve. The upgraded netball facilities were completed in early 2024.
New cricket practice nets, storage shed and shelter
As part of stage one of the Olinda Precinct Project, four new cricket practice nets, a storage shed and a shelter have been built beside the oval at the Olinda Recreation Reserve. The upgraded cricket facilities were completed in early 2024.
Olinda Precinct Playspace
Delivered as early works in stage one of the Olinda Precinct Project, the Olinda Playspace was completed in 2019. It's designed for children and families of all ages and abilities, with accessible nature-based play structures and barbecues, picnic facilities, shelters, seating and a new toilet block.
Project funding
The Victorian Government invested $7.67 million to deliver the stage one works at the Olinda Precinct.
Who we worked with
This project was delivered by Parks Victoria in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria, in consultation with Yarra Ranges Council and local sporting clubs.
Related information
- Media release June 2024 - Olinda scores big with better sporting facilities
- October 2023 - Community update newsletter
- Project update April 2023 - Construction starts at Olinda Recreation Reserve
- Project update February 2023 - Better sporting facilities coming soon to Olinda Precinct
- Media release 15 July 2022 - New sports facilities on the way for Olinda
- Olinda Precinct Community Update May 2022
- Media release 19 July 2019 - Olinda welcomes new nature-based playspace
- Olinda Golf Course Precinct Plan (April 2017)
- Olinda Precinct Project
- Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda project
- Olinda Precinct Stage 2 project page
- Olinda Precinct upgrades Engage Victoria page
- RJ Hamer Arboretum park page
- Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden park page