Riverside Gardens Play Space Renewal

PROJECT UPDATE

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held Tuesday 26 August 20205, Council resolved in part the following:

• Approves a budget amendment for $400,000 to $650,000 in the current 2025-26 budget for the Riverside Gardens Play Space renewal, to be funded from Public Open Space Cash in Lieu funds as detailed in Table 1 of this report.
• Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to request the release of $650,000 from Public Open Space Cash in Lieu Developer Contributions.

The Council report minutes can be found here.

PROJECT 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.

STAGE 1 - ENGAGEMENT CLOSED

We asked what mattered most 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 exciting concepts. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, which has been used to refine the concepts to a final concept.

ENAGAGEMENT OUTCOMES

The concept design has been finalised. Click here to view the final concept design and the engagement report.

You can also view the project Engagement Outcomes Summary Report here.

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.

Take a look at the play space site plan to see where the current play space is located within Riverside Gardens.

WHAT'S NEXT

The City will request the State Government to release the Public Open Space Cash in Lieu funds. Once confirmed, the City will establish an estimated project timeline. External funding opportunities will also be pursued to help support the renewal initiative.