Riverside Gardens Play Space Renewal

PROJECT UPDATE

At its Ordinary Meeting of Tuesday 23 June 2026, Council endorsed an additional $90,000 for the Riverside Gardens Play Space Renewal project via Public Open Space funding. View the minutes of the meeting here.

The design and construction contract for this project was awarded to PHASE3 Landscaping, who the City is now working with to finalise the design.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Riverside Gardens in Bayswater is a much-loved regional park, drawing visitors from all over the City and beyond. Now approaching the end of its life, the existing play space will be replaced with an estimated project completion of early 2027. The renewal forms part of the City's Play Space Redevelopment Program.

While the renewed play space will remain in the dog on-lead 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.

STAGE 1 – ENGAGEMENT CLOSED

We asked what mattered most to you in a play space. Thanks to everyone who completed the survey or met us in person.

View the Stage 1 Community Engagement Summary Report.

STAGE 2 – ENGAGEMENT CLOSED

We asked for your preferred design option between two concepts. Thank you for your feedback, which has been used to refine the concepts to a final concept.

ENAGAGEMENT OUTCOMES

The concept design has been finalised. View the final concept design and engagement report.

You can also view the project Engagement Outcomes Summary Report.

Thank you to everyone who took part in Stage 1 and 2 consultations. Your input has been invaluable in shaping the future of the Riverside Gardens play space.

WHAT'S NEXT

Finalise the final detailed designs with PHASE3 Landscaping, receive the required permit approvals and schedule the demolition of the existing playspace ahead of construction.

Stay tuned for further updates.