More than $1 million is going toward the development of a new dog park and a further two getting upgraded in Hume and Whittlesea.
Whittlesea council will receive $500,000 for the development of Allumba Park in Wollert, and $340,000 for upgrades to the Whittlesea Public Gardens dog park in Lalor.
Hume council has also received $265,000 to upgrade the John Ilhan Reserve in Meadow Heights.
Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the open spaces will be welcomed to Melbourne’s north.
“More dog parks across Victoria means more open spaces for families and their pets to exercise, play and enjoy, closer to home,” he said.
Each purpose-built park will be tailored to meet the needs of its local community – and just like pets’ personalities, no two parks will be the same.
All projects will undergo community consultation before designs are made final.
Expected features include designated ball play areas, sand digging pits, agility equipment, drinking fountains, fencing, shelters, bins and shading, as well as other park enhancements such as pathway improvements, landscaping, and lighting.
The dog park locations were chosen through an application process with eligible councils, with construction expected to be completed for all projects by 2026.
