Originally formed in 1989 when the Park was first threatened by developers, the Rosanna Parklands Protection Association is a group of local residents whose vision is to protect:

• Rosanna Parklands as a natural, public open space for informal, passive recreation;
• the distinctly Australian style of landscape;
• the heritage of Ellis Stones' aims, designs and landscape features;
• the native flora and fauna;
• the remnant indigenous vegetation;
• the exotic vegetation with heritage or landscape value;
• Salt Creek as a healthy living stream and
• the wildlife corridor.

To achieve these aims RoPPA undertakes to:

• learn about, and raise awareness of, the natural, heritage and landscape values of the park;
• provide a forum for members of the community to express their views about the park;
• advocate management that protects these values and preserves future benefits for the community and
• support projects consistent with our aims.

The Park is classified as a Public Conservation and Resource Zone and is covered by a heritage overlay. It is also covered by environmental significance and vegetation protection overlays which commits Council to observe environmental protocols in its dealings with the Park.

This classification is different to the adjacent Macleod Park which is Public Park and Recreation Zone. Macleod Park is a built environment with two sets of public toilets, a maternal and child health centre and a public hall as well as a sporting oval and tennis courts