The sports reserve is the centrepiece of the Merrifield residential community and at 9.5 hectares, it is more than 10 times the size of any of the local parks already delivered in Merrifield – making it even easier for residents to live a healthy and active lifestyle!

Working alongside Hume City Council and Spiire landscape architects, we have curated an area for the community to engage, be it through sport and recreation, play, relaxation and pets. It is a carefully considered and well-designed space that caters for a wide variety of users and responds to local community needs.

You asked. We listened. Get ready for an amazing off-leash dog park!

Along with many other first-class features, an amazing 5,000 square metre off-leash dog park will be located within the southern end of the reserve. According to recent Merrifield Community Surveys, we know that approximately 1 in 2 families in Merrifield own a dog. In response to this, we worked closely with Hume City Council and Member for Yuroke The Hon. Ros Spence to secure a $275,000 State Government Grant towards delivery of the dog park.

We are so thrilled to be bringing you this exciting space that will include sections for both small and large dogs, agility equipment and shelter space.

The sports reserve will feature:

• 2 x AFL / cricket ovals
• 6 x tennis courts
• Sports pavilion – which will be home to the Merrifield Panthers Sporting Association
• 5000 square metre off-leash dog park
• Cricket nets
• Playground – includes various ropes and nature play areas, including a basketball/netball hoop and skate feature
• Fitness node
• Skate zone – catering for toddlers, juniors and teens with skateable elements, bike practice and scooter areas

Residents interested in becoming involved either as players, coaches or administrators within the Merrifield Panthers Sporting Association can contact President and Merrifield resident Glenn Herring at merrifieldpanthers@gmail.com