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  • Soccer clinic announced!

    We're putting on a football (soccer) skills clinic in Centennial Park. 22 March 2010. Just $15 each child ($10 if Friends of Centennial Parklands member). Find out more.

  • Sports fields closed 22-26 March

    All sports fields in Centennial, Moore and and Queens Park are closed from Mon 22-26 March, in preparation for the winter sports season. More info.

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    NEW! Join us on Facebook and Twitter for latest news and activities across Centennial Parklands. Includes competitions, photo and information sharing.

  • Join us for fresh air and fun this school holidays!

    The April school holiday program is out now. Jam packed with fun activities to inspire and delight. Click here for more info.

  • CALENDAR SALE!

    We're running out our remaining stock, so pick up a Centennial Parklands 2010 Calendars with stunning photography for just $4 (normally $12.50). Buy now.

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The Value of Parks document released

8 July 2008

Value of Parks document - CoverParks Forum are proud to announce the completion of the much anticipated 'Value of Parks' document. 

This report will act as valuable tool to communicate the social (including health), environmental, cultural and economic benefits that parks accrue to society as well as highlighting future challenges and opportunities.

Produced in partnership with IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and the People and Parks Foundation, this beautiful 24-page document was launched in New Zealand by Hon Steve Chadwick, Minister of Conservation, on the 20 May 2008 as a part of the international ‘A World without Parks?’ conference. Read the Minister's speech here (PDF, 119 kb).

Download the document

To view the document, click here (PDF, 2.4 MB).

The Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust is a member of Parks Forum. Find out more.

Contact: Parks Forum

Phone: (03) 9416 2080