New park on Scott Grove, Glen Iris

  • Project summaryWe’re creating a new local park at 9 Scott Grove, Glen Iris, with more space for the community to play, relax and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Led byCity of Stonnington
  • Project statusPlanned

Project overview

Council purchased the site in 2024. Covering nearly 4,000 square metres, the space will become much-needed open space for the neighbourhood.

Stage one of construction focused on preparing the site for the next stage of works. This started in mid-2025 and included:

  • the demolition of the existing buildings and removal of debris
  • removal and pruning of some trees
  • soil testing.

Since the buildings were demolished in mid-2025, we’ve been progressing the planning and design for the new park. This included soil testing to assess the site’s suitability for the development.

The testing has helped us determine how different areas of the park can be designed and built, including lawns, gardens, paths and play spaces. As a result, we’ve updated the concept design and included further suggestions from the community to shape the new green space. 

 

Concept map of the proposed design for the park on Scott Grove

 

Scope of works

We’re creating a new local park at 9 Scott Grove, Glen Iris, with more space for the community to play, relax and enjoy the outdoors. 

The new park will include:

• large lawn areas
• a seating area with views towards the city
• a picnic area with seating, a picnic table and drinking fountain
• a netball ring and nature play area with rocks and logs
• a mix of asphalt and gravel paths.

We’re also keeping the existing shady trees, as well as adding more plants, garden beds and new trees throughout the park to support local habitat.

More features subject to funding

We heard from many community members who would like a picnic shelter and lighting in the park. Both are included in the final design, but they’re not part of the currently funded works.

The main park features (numbers 1 - 16 on the plan) will go ahead. We’ll put the picnic shelter and lighting (numbers 17 and 18) forward for consideration as part of a future Council Budget process.

Timeline

We’re now in the process of appointing a contractor to carry out the work. Construction is expected to start in mid-2027.

We’ll update this page and keep our community informed when construction timelines are confirmed.