About the site

We are looking at the possibility of transforming 109 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe, into a new local park for the community.

The site is currently a Council‑owned car park with public toilets and around 65 parking spaces. The project may also include improvements to nearby streets and parking to create a safer and more welcoming area.

Why are we thinking about this change

The Ivanhoe Activity Centre has limited public open space within easy walking distance.

With a growing population and higher‑density housing, creating new local parks is becoming more important. Parks and green spaces provide places for people to meet, rest and spend time outdoors, supporting community wellbeing and long‑term liveability.

What is Council going to do?

Council is doing a feasibility study of the idea. Feasibility studies help Council know if ideas are possible before fully commiting.

As part of the feasibility study, Council will explore:

  • different ways the site could be used
  • improvements to surrounding public spaces
  • how parking could be managed.

This will help Council understand how the site can best serve the Ivanhoe community.

What happens next

No decisions have been made. Community feedback will help inform concept designs and future recommendations to Council.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ tab to learn more.

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Share your views to help inform the feasibility study and concept design. Use the box below.

Thinking about the idea of a new local park at 109 Waterdale Road...

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23 July, 2026

Saege says:

We need an UNDERGROUND carpark & GROUND LEVEL park with shaded playground & eating areas, which will maintain parking & provide green space.

22 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

This is a fantastic idea, ivanhoe need more green space close to the shops!

22 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

A park would absolutely benefit the younger families of the area living in apartments and townhouses with limited outdoor area

22 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

Business will boom for the cafes - Ford park a great example of how much foot traffic a nice park would bring in! Plenty parking nt train s

21 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

How will the traders manage if customers cannot park close by? Many local people are elderly. They need a car as they cannot walk or cycle.

21 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

I am appalled at this suggestion. All activities at the church will be affected. I'm sure many of the clients in the church will leave .

19 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

Terrible idea.Manipulation of residents by Council. Stop the overdevelopment and create parks instead. And stop the desecration of 900 trees

19 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

The Council is cutting 900 healthy/mature trees & instead of creating parks, they construct massive appartments. At least, keep the carpark!

19 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

Very bad idea! The amount of parking is very low already and with the strong overdevelopment pushed by the Council it will get even worse.

19 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

We need the car parking but converting some to a small park with trees and seating would be good.

19 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

We need the carpark but could give up a few spots to plant some shady trees.

19 July, 2026

Anonymous says:

140 characters is not enough for a really useful response as there are potential benefits but also significant concerns with this idea

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Benefits, concerns and impacts

Council is seeking community feedback on the main benefits of the idea and any concerns or impacts that should be carefully considered. This includes views on how the space could be used, how it might affect the area, and what matters most to the community if changes go ahead.

Project scope and timing

  • The project is still in the investigation stage, and no decision has been made to create a park at 109 Waterdale Road.
  • A Council decision is expected after June 2027.
  • The investigation focuses on 109 Waterdale Road and nearby public spaces only.

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