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Project background

Quarries Park is Yarra's largest playground. It's a space for the local community and for everyone in Yarra to visit and enjoy. We want to improve the existing playground and elevate its status as a vibrant destination play space.

During February and March this year we asked the community to tell us what they like about the current playground and what elements that would like to see included in the draft Concept Design. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Some important considerations as we develop the draft Concept Design include:

  • using durable and natural materials in a bush setting
  • aiming to keep many of the existing play elements that are important to park users
  • offering discovery, play and adventure opportunities for children as well as everyone in the community.

Children’s workshop by Spacecraft

After the first stage of engagement, a workshop was conducted by Spacecraft (consultants) which involved hosting an artist-led workshop onsite at Quarries Park, with a nominated artist and local children as participants, stakeholders and creative thinkers.

The artwork created by the children has informed the development of the draft Concept Design.

Timeline

Project timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Stage 1 consultation - seek ideas and suggestions from the community

    17 February and 17 March 2025

  • Timeline item 2 - active

    Review feedback and develop the draft Concept Design

    March and April 2025

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Stage 2 consultation - draft Concept Design presented for community feedback

    Mid 2025

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Council consideration of Final Concept Design for endorsement

    Mid 2025

Stage 1 Community consultation - February and March 2025

Between 17 February and 17 March 2025, we sought feedback from the community to understand what elements of the current playground are important to keep, and what equipment needs to be upgraded or added. This helped inform the development of a draft Concept Design.

During this stage of consultation, the community could provide feedback by completing the online form or by attending one of 2 in person pop up engagement sessions on site at Quarries Park on Sunday 2 March and Wednesday 12 March.

Playground site at Quarries Park

This map shows what we're proposing to keep and where new equipment could potentially be added.