Members of the Australian Workers Union closed the gates to parks across Victoria in the morning as part of a continuing dispute with the state government about a new enterprise bargaining agreement.

Parks Victoria management is offering staff a 2.5per cent pay rise, in line with the government's cap on pay rises for public sector workers.

Staff want a greater pay rise in recognition of the amount of work they are expected to carry out.

In early December, Parks Victoria employees closed the gates at Point Cook Coastal Park, Brimbank Park, Jells Park at Wheelers Hill and Kings Billabong near Mildura. AWU state secretary Cesar Melhem said last week's closure was aimed at making the public aware of how long Parks Victoria staff had been waiting for a new EBA.

He said negotiations began nine months ago.

"These are men and women who perform their jobs with dignity and dedication are asking for nothing more than a fair deal," Mr Melhem said.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Ryan Smith said his office had worked with Parks Victoria to minimise the impact of the park closures to the public.

He said the government continued to negotiate in good faith with the Parks Victoria staff.

Parks Victoria management did not respond before the Weekly went to print.