Picnic, play and shop

Beautiful Kingston Heath Reserve is now home to our beloved Kingston Farmers’ Market.

The reserve will be bustling with local fresh produce suppliers on the first Saturday of every month.

The Kingston Farmers’ Market relocation to Kingston Heath Reserve will ensure the market can continue to operate as construction begins on the new Suburban Rail Loop East station at Sir William Fry Reserve. With natural shade, extensive paths, public toilets and plenty of seating, Kingston Heath Reserve is the ideal new space for the market.

A popular playground, extensive paths, barbecues, picnic settings, public toilets and seating mean you can make market day a fun family day out. Entry is $2 donation to the Rotary Club of Chelsea.

Find out more at kingston.vic.gov. au/farmersmarket

Doggy dos

Whether visiting a market, a park or elsewhere, please pick up after your pooch! Carry a poop scoop, such as a biodegradable bag, when out with your dog to help keep our streets and open spaces clean.

And remember summer rules are still in place to guide when and where dogs can be on the foreshore.

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New social space

We have created a beautiful gathering and play space in a once under-utilised grassy area. The large Vanessa Court Reserve in Oakleigh South is now a place to meet, relax and let the kids have fun.

Following consultation with the community, it features a beautiful nature-based play space, 32 new native trees, shrubs, a drinking fountain and picnic seating. An arbour surrounded by beautiful native planting provides a wonderful entry.

Safety first

Kingston’s commitment to child safety is being further strengthened through the implementation of a new Child Safe Strategy & Action Plan. The strategy responds to the 11 new standards introduced by the Victorian Government last year. Among other important features, the new strategy puts a renewed focus on the active support for and inclusion of children with diverse needs and from different cultures. kingston.vic.gov.au/childsafe-standards

Be water wise

There’s plenty of warm weather still to come and many of you will spend a few more days at the beach.

We want you to get out and enjoy what’s left of the summer and the lovely days of early Autumn but please be water safe.

Find details about patrolled beaches and simple tips to stay safe at lsv.com.au/summersafety