Riverside Gardens Play Space Renewal

BACKGROUND

Riverside Gardens in Bayswater is a much-loved regional park, drawing visitors from all over the City of Bayswater and beyond. Now approaching the end of its lifespan, the existing play space will need to be replaced within the next several years. We are excited to create something new, vibrant, and fun. This renewal is part of the City's Play Space Redevelopment Program.

It's important that the new play space is the right fit for Riverside Gardens, which is why we are looking for community input to inform the design of the concept plans. Your feedback will help shape the design of the new play space, ensuring it meets the needs and desires of all park users.

While the renewed play space will remain in the dog onlead exercise area and be similar in size, it will offer a refreshed, more inclusive, and engaging experience for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Take a look at the play space site plan for a visual of where the current play space is located within Riverside Gardens.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

This consultation has two stages. In Stage 1, we gathered your ideas for the renewed play space. In Stage 2, we will ask for feedback on two concept design plans. You can get involved by completing a survey or talk to us in person at a community pop-up (see dates below).


Stage 1 – Survey Feedback - submissions have now closed
Survey period: 14 April - 4 May 2025

Talk to us in-person at pop-ups at the Riverside Gardens play space to discuss the proposed renewal with the City's Project Team:

  • Saturday, 26 April 2025 | 9:30–11:30am

  • Wednesday, 30 April 2025 | 3:30–5:30pm


Stage 2 – Concept Feedback Survey

Two concept designs, informed by Stage 1 feedback, will guide the final plan through community input.


Survey opens: Monday, 26 May 2025


Survey closes: Sunday, 15 June 2025, 4pm



Meet the City's Project Team and consultants to have your say on the draft designs at two pop ups:


  • Saturday, 31 May 2025 | 9:30–11:30am
  • Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 3:30–5:30pm


WHAT'S NEXT?

The final concept plan and an estimated timeline for the project are pending Council budget approval. The City will also seek external funding to help support the renewal.

Survey participants who have provided their email addresses will be notified when Stage 2 is open for comments. This stage will also be promoted to the broader community for input.

Regular updates on the project's progress and any changes will be posted on this project page. To stay informed, click the 'Subscribe' button in the menu bar.


BACKGROUND

Riverside Gardens in Bayswater is a much-loved regional park, drawing visitors from all over the City of Bayswater and beyond. Now approaching the end of its lifespan, the existing play space will need to be replaced within the next several years. We are excited to create something new, vibrant, and fun. This renewal is part of the City's Play Space Redevelopment Program.

It's important that the new play space is the right fit for Riverside Gardens, which is why we are looking for community input to inform the design of the concept plans. Your feedback will help shape the design of the new play space, ensuring it meets the needs and desires of all park users.

While the renewed play space will remain in the dog onlead exercise area and be similar in size, it will offer a refreshed, more inclusive, and engaging experience for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Take a look at the play space site plan for a visual of where the current play space is located within Riverside Gardens.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

This consultation has two stages. In Stage 1, we gathered your ideas for the renewed play space. In Stage 2, we will ask for feedback on two concept design plans. You can get involved by completing a survey or talk to us in person at a community pop-up (see dates below).


Stage 1 – Survey Feedback - submissions have now closed
Survey period: 14 April - 4 May 2025

Talk to us in-person at pop-ups at the Riverside Gardens play space to discuss the proposed renewal with the City's Project Team:

  • Saturday, 26 April 2025 | 9:30–11:30am

  • Wednesday, 30 April 2025 | 3:30–5:30pm


Stage 2 – Concept Feedback Survey

Two concept designs, informed by Stage 1 feedback, will guide the final plan through community input.


Survey opens: Monday, 26 May 2025


Survey closes: Sunday, 15 June 2025, 4pm



Meet the City's Project Team and consultants to have your say on the draft designs at two pop ups:


  • Saturday, 31 May 2025 | 9:30–11:30am
  • Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 3:30–5:30pm


WHAT'S NEXT?

The final concept plan and an estimated timeline for the project are pending Council budget approval. The City will also seek external funding to help support the renewal.

Survey participants who have provided their email addresses will be notified when Stage 2 is open for comments. This stage will also be promoted to the broader community for input.

Regular updates on the project's progress and any changes will be posted on this project page. To stay informed, click the 'Subscribe' button in the menu bar.


Page last updated: 05 May 2025, 03:09 PM