It is located within central Geelong, adjacent to Eastern Beach and the Geelong Waterfront and has frontage onto Corio Bay. 

The park has an array of active and passive uses. 

Eastern Park is home to the Geelong Botanic Gardens, which is recognised as a key regional Botanic Garden and is a destination within its own right. 

 

Contents

1. Introduction  
   1.1 Background  
   1.2 Aims & Objectives  
   1.2.1 Aim  
   1.2.2 Objectives  
   1.3 Study Area  
   1.4 Key Tasks  
   1.5 Project Management  
        1.5.1 Project Control Group  
        1.5.2 Project Working Group  
        1.5.3 Stakeholder Reference Group  
        1.5.4 Project Manager  
        1.5.5 Project Team  
   
    
2. History
   2.1 History  
   2.2 Landscape Elements  
   2.3 Significance  
   
    
3. Analysis 
   3.1 Physical Landscape  
        3.1.1 Landscape & Environment – Eastern Park  
        3.1.2 Landscape & Environment – Geelong Botanic Gardens  
        3.1.3 Landscape Character  
   3.2 Land Use & Activity  
        3.2.1 Land Use & Activity – Eastern Park  
   3.3 Access & Movement  
        3.3.1 Access & Movement – Eastern Park  
        3.3.2 Access & Movement – Geelong Botanic Gardens  
   3.4 Leisure & Recreation  
        3.4.1 Leisure Strengths  
   
    
4. Consultation 
   
    
5. Issues  
   5.1 Landscape  
   5.2 Trees  
   5.3 Heritage 
   5.4 Archaeology 
   5.5 Recreation  
   5.6 Events 
   5.7 Access  
   5.8 Sustainability  
   5.9 Wildlife 
   5.10 Education 
   5.11 Existing Buildings  
   5.12 Infrastructure  
   5.13 Possible Future Developments  
   5.14 Other Current Studies / Policies  
   
    
6. Opportunities for Enhancing Leisure Experiences  
   6.1 A dedicated hierarchy of paths for cycling and walking  
   6.2 Reinforcing the leisure value of the Geelong Botanic Gardens  
   6.3 Existing visitor activity groups and their facilities  
   
    
7. Vision Statement 
   
    
8. Principles  
   
    
9. The Master Plan 
   
    
10. Actions 34 
    10.1 Pedestrian Movement  
         10.1.1 Action 1 – ‘The Compelling Link’  
         10.1.2 Action 2 – An accessible and legible pedestrian network  
         10.1.3 Action 3 – A well connected park  
         10.1.4 Action 4 – An integrated Geelong Botanic Gardens  
         10.1.5 Action 5 – A ‘shared’ Eastern Park Circuit  
    10.2 Vehicle Movement  
         10.2.1 Action 6 – Reconfi gured Golf Club and Convention Centre access  
         10.2.2 Action 7 – Removal of vehicles from Adams Court  
         10.2.3 Action 8 – Intersection improvements  
         10.2.4 Action 9 – Eastern Park Circuit  
         10.2.5 Action 10 – Formalised car parking  
         10.2.6 Action 11 – New shared path  
    10.3 Landscape  
         10.3.1 Action 12 – The Pinetum  
         10.3.2 Action 13 – The Australian Landscape  
         10.3.3 Action 14 – Strategic Direction for the Geelong Botanic Garden  
         10.3.4 Action 15 – New Botanic Garden Collection  
         10.3.5 Action 16 – Screening the Depot  
         10.3.6 Action 17 – The Avenues 
         10.3.7 Action 18 – The Flying Foxes  
         10.3.8 Action 19 – The Foreshore  
         10.3.9 Action 20 – The Wetland  
    10.4 Attractions & Facilities  
         10.4.1 Action 21 – Eastern Park Horticultural Complex  
         10.4.2 Action 22 – The Walter Conservatory  
         10.4.3 Action 23 – The Superintendent’s Residence  
         10.4.4 Action 24 – Sculpture Park  
         10.4.5 Action 25 – The Sports Fields  
         10.4.6 Action 26 – Geelong Mineral Springs Bath House  
         10.4.7 Action 27 – The Amphitheatre  
         10.4.8 Action 28 – Integration of existing attractions  
         10.4.9 Action 29 – Heritage buildings and structures  
         10.4.10 Action 30 – Amenities  
         10.4.11 Action 31 – Botanic Gardens perimeter fence 
         10.4.12 Action 32 – Golf Course improvements 
    
     
11. Implementation Strategy  
    11.1 Opinion of Probable Cost and Project Prioritisation  
    11.2 Establishment of Strategic Implementation Group  
          11.2.1 Strategic Implementation Group & Project Manager

Appendices (in separate volume)

• Appendix A Summary of survey results
• Appendix B Street and park furniture style guide
• Appendix C Detailed Master Plan concept designs