Parklet Program

What is a Parklet?

Parklets are re-purposed parking bays which are designed to create spaces for pedestrian activity. Parklet setups could contain things like seating, tables, greenery and bike parking facilities. Although parklets are maintained by hosts, they are public space for the community to enjoy.

Who can host a Parklet?

Anyone in the Merri-bek community can host a Parklet. This site needs to be located on a Council owned road, signed less than 50km/hr. For more information on site requirements, check out the Merri-bek Parklet Program guidelines (PDF 4Mb) . 

Can I try the idea before I invest in my own setup? 

Yes you can! Short term installations run for 6 months. They run from July to January and then from January to July each year to ensure each site experiences both cool and warmer weather. The setup is made of Council owned parklet furniture which is hired out to give hosts an opportunity to try the idea before investing in the Long term stream. 

If you are interested in hosting a short term parklet, please complete the form below or contact us directly at parklets@moreland.vic.gov.au 

Fees involved: 

• One parking space, $2121.80 (the 50% off during COVID restrictions offer is yet to be applied to this amount)  
• Each additional space + $1060.90 (the 50% off during COVID restrictions offer is yet to be applied to this amount)  

* Fees are subject to annual budget changes. Correct as of July 2019.

I'd like to design and build my own setup, can I do that? 

Yes you can. Hosts can apply to have their own semi-permanent Parklet installations as part of the Long Term stream. Hosts can design, construct and maintain their  setup within the Parklet Guidelines. The parklet can be installed in a parking space out the front of the business for 1 year with the option to renew the permit annually.

If you are interested in hosting a long-term parklet then please complete the form below or contact us directly at parklets@moreland.vic.gov.au 

Fees associated with the Long term stream include: 

• One-off application processing fee, $212.20 (the 50% off during COVID restrictions offer is yet to be applied to this amount) + 
• Permit for one parking space, $530.45 (the 50% off during COVID restrictions offer is yet to be applied to this amount),
• Permit cost for each additional parking space, $371.30 (the 50% off during COVID restrictions offer is yet to be applied to this amount)  

* Fees are subject to annual budget changes. Correct as of July 2020.

Council have prepared a standard Parklet design detail (PDF 126Kb) which applicants are welcome to use as part of their submission to minimise costs associated with the need for structural engineering sign off. 

How do I apply to host a parklet? 

If you are interested in hosting a parklet or are interested in parklets in Merri-bek, we recommend you first read the Moreland Parklet Program guidelines (PDF 4Mb) .

To enquire about this program please contact our program officer by email parklets@moreland.vic.gov.au

How do I apply for the Parklet Grant? 

In order to apply for a Parklet Grant, you first need to successfully lodge a Long Term Parklet application (PDF 561Kb). Before the grant is awarded the Parklet build needs to be completed and Council approved prior to June 18 2021. Once this milestone is achived, a Parklet Funding Grant application can be lodged. 

Further information

If you have any queries regarding the project, contact Sarah, Principal Urban Designer via email the parklet program