Hosken Reserve

Carousel title

Update on works to reserve

Council will commence revegetation works in the community field, which is designed to maintain soil quality and prevent erosion. This work complements previous treatments on the site. These sections will be closed off while Council undertakes these works, which will include spreading more soil and seeding more grass. The sprinkler system will soon be fully operational, and this will help accelerate revegetation during the summer months.

 

The areas that are fenced with metal temporary fencing will remain fenced until weed management is complete, these areas will be revegetated using hydroseeding in 2025 when we have entered cooler months after summer.

 

In December, in response to a report of possible exposed pieces of contaminated material at the Hosken Reserve site, Council engaged a specialist contractor to undertake sampling.

 

This inspection was completed on Monday 16 December 2024 and Council was issued with a surface clearance certificate that afternoon. This means the site has been declared safe to be open to the public once again.

 

Council is grateful for the community’s patience while we put the finishing touches on the implementation of the masterplan.

 

Council will continue monitoring the site and welcomes any feedback from the community.

 

Organised sport at Hosken Reserve

Hosken Reserve  is a one of our 55+ shared open spaces in Merri-bek. Local sports clubs will utilise the grounds at scheduled times. The times may change at late notice.  These are the sporting organisations that use the grounds. 

 

Pascoe Vale Soccer Club 

Visit the Pascoe Vale Soccer Club Website 

Visit the Pacoe Vale Facebook Page 

Park features

    Walking your dog

      General dog walking information

      At off-leash dog parks you must still keep your dog under control. You can find out more about these rules on our Park amenities and equipment page.

      In all other public places, dogs must be kept in control with a leash, cord, or chain. 

      • Dogs are prohibited from within 15 metres of playgrounds
      • Within creeks.
      • Dogs must be off the field/ground when organised sport is in progress. Dogs must be on a lead within 15 metres of the sporting ground/fence.  Penalties may apply. 

      Accessibility

        You can find a list Merri-bek's recharge points for electric wheelchairs and scooters on our Accessibility page.

        Recreation

          You can find out about leisure centres, pools, sports and activites in Merri-bek on our Active Merri-bek website.