Open Space Strategy

The Open Space Strategy 2026-36(PDF, 21MB) will guide the provision and management of existing open spaces and the delivery of new and improved open spaces to meet the needs of Hobart's residents and visitors, now and into the future.

Hobart's beaches, bushland reserves and parks are places for activity, contemplation, gathering and play. These open spaces are home to an abundance of native wildlife, plants, woodlands, forests and grasslands.

They are places of cultural and heritage significance and provide a wealth of recreational and tourism opportunities. Open spaces help connect communities, they are where we go to socialise with family and friends, take a moment from busy lives to enjoy quiet time in nature, eat lunch, cycle, walk, play games, relax and participate in community activities and volunteering.

Open spaces are vital to a healthy, thriving community and a city.

Under this strategy Hobart's open spaces will:

• continue as places for recreation and leisure for our residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.
• always be havens for nature in bushland areas and in our urban parks.
• encourage the community to be outside, participate in activities and improve their health and wellbeing.
• play an important role in mitigating the impacts of climate change through the sequestration of carbon, by cleaning and cooling the air and water, and by absorbing heavy rainfall.

Under this strategy we will work with traditional owners to acknowledge Country and with all local community groups to maintain the places that provide Hobart with its natural identity, character and sense of place.

Open Space Strategy 2026-36(PDF, 21MB)