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Our aim is to unlock the power of nature and parks for their preventative and restorative health and wellbeing benefits, while conserving biodiversity.<p /> <p> Growing scientific evidence and generations of traditional knowledge show that spending time in nature is good for our mind, body and soul. Community groups, schools, governments, health authorities and recreational organisations worldwide are tapping into the healing power of nature. Did you know that viewing natural scenes lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and boosts wellbeing, put simply, nature is good for you!  Why not go for a walk in a beautiful park today?</p> <p> Our stunning parks, coastlines, forests and mountains play an important role in fostering happy, healthy and active communities. Conserving parks for present and future generations provides inspirational and therapeutic settings that foster lifelong connections with nature and each other. Parks that are valued and maintained are also fundamental to economic growth and vibrant and healthy communities.</p> <p>Maybe you need to <a href="/things-to-do/melbourne-day-trips">escape the city,</a> have a digital detox or chill out in a <a href="/get-into-nature/tall-forests">relaxing forest</a>? We've got great experiences for everyone, from guided <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/park-walks">Park walks</a> where you can make new friends, to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/parks-victoria-park-walks-17090208863" target="_blank">Discovery walks</a> where you can learn something new.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component top-places component--less-space"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component top-places"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-8"> <div class="component"> <a href="/news/2023/11/05/23/08/running-for-nature---erchanas-inspiring-marathon-journey-from-tip-to-toe"> <figure class="feature-image feature-image--featured"> <div class="feature-image__frame"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/running-for-nature---erchana/erchana-running-3620.jpg?thn=0&w=1480&rev=28876da8b292422ba0dcbdd8a76ec05b&bc=FFFFFF&hash=13F314A891E36945598569121E4FCE8D" alt="Erchana Murray-Bartlett walking next to the Yarra River in Warrandyte State Park." class="feature-image__item" /> </div> <figcaption class="feature-image__title">Running for nature: Erchana's inspiring marathon run from Tip to Toe</figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <a href="/news/2023/11/22/00/25/seeds-of-cooperation-planted-by-ballarat-volunteers"> <figure class="feature-image"> <div class="feature-image__frame"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/woowookarung-seed-collection-story/01324681.jpg?thn=0&w=1480&rev=dc61ce9e1a6a4b54829180a11b547983&bc=FFFFFF&hash=D2F5FC32CE4FEB2A317CF9F2B422D850" alt="Opened seed pods found in Woowookarung Regional Park." class="feature-image__item" /> </div> <figcaption class="feature-image__title">Seeds of cooperation planted by Ballarat volunteers in Woowookarung</figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <a href="/news/2023/11/09/23/35/nature-play-leads-to-a-grades"> <figure class="feature-image"> <div class="feature-image__frame"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/nature-play-leads-to-a-grades/105935-56.jpg?thn=0&w=1480&rev=3ae81e80799d4eb296df5fe82d4f6a71&bc=FFFFFF&hash=B658E75B7CF0DF43BC580DB69E20777D" alt="Children play at Braeside Park" class="feature-image__item" /> </div> <figcaption class="feature-image__title">Nature play leads to A+ grades</figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component card-listing "> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>Spending time in nature is good for you</h3> <div class="rich-text">Research has shown that spending time in nature contributes to our health and wellbeing in a variety of ways.  Nature makes us healthier and happier people, something that few of us nature lovers would argue with.</div> <div class="cards"> <div class="cards__track"> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/physical-health-and-wellbeing" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/walking/walking-baldrys-crossing-mornington-peninsula-national-park-106777-1920x1124.jpg?rev=f654af2419324ae8bfc03957e6469ba3&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=DBDEFE5EDB90D3B0A99ED896C498AC39" class="card__image" alt="Walking in a bush setting" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/physical-health-and-wellbeing" >Physical health and wellbeing</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Being active is an important part of staying healthy and well. Parks are the perfect setting for physical activity such as running, hiking, bike riding, rowing and so much more. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/mental-health-and-wellbeing" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/stargazing/2-stargazing-murray-sunset-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=814c4982c3e947578f861fb0ccabb106&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=9088CE4876AA281BDF20840F5C5C121D" class="card__image" alt="Stargazing in the Murray Sunset National Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/mental-health-and-wellbeing" >Mental health and wellbeing</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Spending time in nature provides a wealth of benefits for mental wellbeing. Activities such as Mindfulness Walks and forest bathing are popular and helpful ways to connect people to nature and to support positive mental wellbeing. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/social-connections" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/albert-park/1-dog-walking-albert-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7638b1914b6247f3a98a3f0c17b3c716&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=99C59972F9BF0343F992DE27A99988CE" class="card__image" alt="Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/social-connections" >Social connections</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Parks are great places to socialise with friends or family or to meet new people. Parks Victoria offers a range of fun activities that are a great way to meet others such as guided walks, volunteering, and citizen science to name a few. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/kids-teens-and-families" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/camping/group-camping-wilsons-promontory-national-park-102409-1920x1124.jpg?rev=3db7187778404945a91d57228f9a7387&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=BE552127692F3F3E27D0211625AD389A" class="card__image" alt="Group of people at a camp site" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/kids-teens-and-families" >Kids, teens and families</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Connecting children to nature from an early age and throughout their teens can support their development in many ways. Outdoor play and screen free time allows families to bond and experience nature together and creates lasting memories. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/healthy-and-active-ageing" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/point-nepean-national-park/walking-1-point-nepean-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=701c1da491014073a31baabef80be4b8&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=7ACB6B7CB91FEDBBDBDCEC7CDCCB007E" class="card__image" alt="An elderly couple walking along the beach together at the Quarantine Station in Point Nepean National Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/healthy-and-active-ageing" >Healthy and active ageing</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Keeping active and socially connected in parks is highly beneficial as we age. Parks offer a range of activities such as walking, cycling, tai chi and friends groups to support positive, active ageing. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/rehabilitation-and-recovery" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/sunrises-sunsets/sunset-mount-buffalo-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=e10985859a9d4fbe930a6a7cb1c9565b&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=103E551B1B4E878D5AA0FC4165D21757" class="card__image" alt="A couple watch the sunset at a picnic table on the edge of Lake Catani at Mount Buffalo National Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/nature-benefits/rehabilitation-and-recovery" >Rehabilitation and recovery</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Parks can be a nourishing and gentle way to aid with recovery, rehabilitation and healing. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/get-into-nature/all-abilities-access" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/accessibility/1-accessibility-wilsons-prom-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=78aab3b689194dfaadb96eb6e7821792&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=4650D1372D3F5D3128766FD7832A250D" class="card__image" alt="A women in a wheel chair explores Wilsons Promontory by board walk." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/get-into-nature/all-abilities-access" >All abilities access</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria, there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards__controls"> <button class="cards__arrow cards__prev">Previous</button> <div class="cards__paging"></div> <button class="cards__arrow cards__next">Next</button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component card-listing "> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>Things to do for your health and wellbeing</h3> <div class="rich-text">Parks offer many different activities to support your health and wellbeing. Explore and enjoy the benefits you get from connecting to nature.</div> <div class="cards"> <div class="cards__track"> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/park-walks" title="Park walks" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/yarra-bend-park/volunteer-tour-5-yarra-bend-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=d340c920a05f47539c858ec9f1a0735b&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=E11BD6887306EC0BC9E5507796CB94DD" class="card__image" alt="A group take a volunteer led tour through the Flying Fox environments on the banks of the Yarra River in Yarra Bend Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/healthy-parks-healthy-people/park-walks" title="Park walks" >Guided park walks</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Join us on a free, beginner or intermediate Park Walk led by our trained volunteers. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering" title="Volunteering" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/corporate-site/volunteering/get_involved-volunteers_planting-wattle_park.jpg?rev=5f47cd498d5041449b440ad64fb0d906&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=2414020A2B48A7E542585AD93C066C05" class="card__image" alt="Three women in casual clothing holding seedlings" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering" title="Volunteering" >Volunteering</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Discover hundreds of exciting volunteer opportunities around Victoria and learn about groups working in your local area. There are volunteer activities for every age group, skill and ability type. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/junior-rangers" target="|Custom" title="Junior Rangers" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/junior-rangers/junior-rangers-point-cook-marine-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=359e3cc985f14411b8859abca149edf0&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=AEB776FC37A6485BBF399B7C52DC5780" class="card__image" alt="Four children and a ranger take a closer look at a rockpool. " /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/junior-rangers" target="|Custom" title="Junior Rangers" >Junior Rangers</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Encourage the kids to explore Victoria's surprising plants and wildlife with a real Park Ranger, or download activities to complete anytime. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/walking/mindfulness-walks-in-nature" title="Mindfulness walks in nature" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/dandenong-ranges-national-park/2-walking-dandenong-ranges-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=06066a3f70764c42ab100eef15c79a97&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=FCFBB5EE5A0313B2822DD90FB4B4701C" class="card__image" alt="Two women in activewear follow a path through tall mountain ash trees." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/walking/mindfulness-walks-in-nature" title="Mindfulness walks in nature" >Mindfulness walks in nature</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> The health benefits of spending time in nature are now widely accepted. Mindfulness walks take this a step further and help you slow down and focus on the present moment - each step, each breath – feeling calm and relaxed. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/cycling" title="Cycling" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/cycling/cycling-braeside-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=b211d92ded944eba9b7e4eed26c287f1&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=752599C16C841D674CB6D8D13603566D" class="card__image" alt="A father teaches his young daughter to ride a bike in Braeside Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/cycling" title="Cycling" >Cycling</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Cycling is a great way to enjoy the beautiful surroundings in parks. Whether you're looking for a leisurely ride or downhill adrenalin rush, Victoria's parks have something for you. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/where-to-stay/camping" title="Camping" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/camping/camping-buchan-caves-reserve-1920x1124.jpg?rev=a0721db5635947d88cf2085a0f947aab&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=EC436F12C7E23FC0210D850A63FE8CEC" class="card__image" alt="A mother and daughter kicks a football in front of dad and two younger children in front of tents at Buchan Caves Reserve." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/where-to-stay/camping" title="Camping" >Camping</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Victoria’s parks have some great places to camp and there is something to suit all tastes. Choose from fully serviced sites with luxury tents to remote locations with nothing but bush. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/birdwatching" title="Bird watching" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/flora-and-fauna/bird-watching-1920x1124.jpg?rev=cd5c4401decb40b58db04da2ce20d7cf&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=2B4FB5BB4DABAAEB64027296C1BA96E8" class="card__image" alt="Father and son bird watching on boardwalk" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/birdwatching" title="Bird watching" >Bird watching</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. 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