Maroondah Council’s Picnic in the Park provides an opportunity for local residents to explore the many parks and reserves that exist within the municipality.

Today’s Picnic in the Park was located at Cheong Park in Eastfield Road, South Croydon and included a barbecue and festivities to coincide with the unveiling of new kitchen facilities for the Croydon South Football Club, which was jointly funded by the State Government and Maroondah City Council.

In addition the football oval at Cheong Park received funding through Council, the State Government and the Eastern Football League to convert the grounds to warm season grasses, which will reduce water consumption by up to 75% and improve its playing quality.

The kitchen facilities were officially launched by James Merlino, the Minister for Sports and Recreation and Shaun Leane, the Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region was also in attendance.

Several Councillors were present including Rob Steane, Paul Macdonald, Michael Macdonald, Natalie Thomas and Peter Gurr. While Cheong Park was formally part of Mullum Ward, the electoral review last year altered the ward boundaries and as a result Cheong Park is now part of Arrabri Ward.

The Picnic in the Park was extremely well attended by the Croydon South Football Club, as well as local residents and it is great to see the strong interest in Maroondah’s parks and sporting facilities.