Background

The park at 66 Highfield Drive in Mickleham does not have a formal name. Council has been approached to consider applying to the naming authority to give it a formal name.

It was informally named 'Discovery Park' by the landscape architects when designing and developing the park. They chose the name to be in keeping with the jungle/safari theme of the space which included:

  • a nature hill climb walk
  • waterplay along a dry creek bed
  • wild safari animal sculptures
  • and adventure play elements.

Why is Council asking for feedback?

The park has become known as Discovery Park by community members and is in keeping with its design. The application also meets a number of the naming principles.

To comply with the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria and Hume City Council’s Place Names Policy, Council is required to invite local residents to have their say on this naming proposal.

How you can participate

This consultation closed on Sunday 1 June 2025. You could indicate your support or opposition to the naming proposal by:


filling out the online form below

emailing the Governance Team

posting to Hume City Council, PO Box 119, Dallas, VIC 3047

Submission: Proposal to name a park in Mickleham 'Discovery Park'

Closed

Please let us know if you support or oppose the suggestion to name a park located at 66 Highfield Drive in Mickleham 'Discovery Park'.

Privacy Statement

The personal information on this form is required so that Council may contact you in response to any issues raised. The information will be used for purposes directly related to this survey and will not be disclosed to any other party except as required by the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). If you fail to provide this information, Council cannot accept your submission. You may access this information by contacting Council on 9205 2200.

We are required, by the statutory authority, to collect your contact details. This also means we can keep you updated on the naming proposal.

Do you support or oppose the proposal to name the park located at 66 Highfield Drive in Mickleham 'Discovery Park'. Required