Parks Week

Parks Week will be held 2–9 March 2026 to celebrate the vital role parks and open spaces play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. Active Maribyrnong will join organisations across the country to deliver a vibrant program of free, inclusive activities that highlight how spending time in nature supports physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection.

The week invites people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors, move, explore and connect with nature in Maribyrnong’s beautiful parks and open spaces. Whether you’re looking to be active, relax, or spend time with others, Parks Week is an opportunity to celebrate the power of green spaces and rediscover the joy of our local parks. Registrations will open Sunday 15 February 2026.

Check out the table of events and come along to Clean Up Australia Day to kick off the day before!

Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday 1 March

Riverbank Clean-Up & Brunch with Maribyrnong River Rubbish Club
Sunday 1 March | 9.30 am - 11.30am 

Celebrate Clean Up Australia Day and help make a difference in our local environment! Meet at Footscray Wharf near Waterside Metal Art (free street parking available). After the rubbish run, join us for coffee and brunch at Myrtle Cafe.
What to bring: Water, sunscreen, and closed shoes. Please bring your own gloves if you can - however gloves, bags, sunscreen, and hand sanitiser will be available for anyone who forgets.

Parks Week Events

Monday 2 March Tuesday 3 March Wednesday 4 March Thursday 5 March Friday 6 March Saturday 7 March
 

VUPlay at the Clarke Street Pop-Up Park (Corner of Clarke and Barkly Streets, West Footscray)
10am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm  Read more here.

Vote for your favourite Maribyrnong trees throughout the week! Head to the Active Instagram page.

Postnatal Yoga at the Pipemakers Park Playground
10am-12pm

 

Bollywood Dancing in Beaton Reserve
6.45-7.15pm

Hatha Flow Yoga in Coulson Gardens
6.30-7.30pm

Kanga Mix Training at Cruickshank Park
2-3pm

Meditation in Beaton Reserve
6-7pm


Yin Yoga at Grimes Reserve
9-10am

HIIT in the Park at Skinner Reserve 
6.30pm-7.30pm

Yoga and meditation in Beaton Reserve
7.30-8pm

HIIT in the Park at Cranwell Reserve 
from 7pm

Yoga at Ern Shepherd Reserve

6-7pm

Nature Warrior Program at Newell's Paddock

9.30-11.30am

Zumba in Hansen Reserve
10-11am

Boxing at Robert Barrett Reserve
from 7pm

Prenatal Yoga in Yarraville Gardens
6-7pm

Get into Golf at Coulson Gardens
6-7pm

 


Exercise Consultation at Coulson Gardens
6-7pm

 

Walking Group at Pipemakers Park
from 10am

Mat Pilates in Braybrook Park
6-7pm 

Cardio Tennis in Braybrook Park
7-8pm


Cardio Tennis in Henry Turner South

7-8pm

Beach Tennis in Yarraville Gardens
from 3pm

Zumba in Robert Barrett Reserve
6.30-7.30pm

Nature Warrior Program at Maribyrnong River

9.30-11.30am



Sunday 8 March

Mat Pilates at Coulson Gardens
9.30-10.15am

Neighbourly Ride from the Civic Precinct and Community Hub
10-11am


Neighbourly Ride from the Civic Precinct and Community Hub
10-11am

Get into Golf at Angliss Reserve
6-7pm


Cardio Tennisin Henry Turner South

4-5pm


Nature Warrior Program at Stony Creek
9.30-11.30am


Mat Pilates at Coulson Gardens on Sunday 8 March
9.30-10.15am