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A draft concept for Mercedes Court Reserve playground

Thank you to everyone who shared their local knowledge and ideas to help shape the new playground at Mercedes Court Reserve.

We heard from 78 people through an online survey, interactive map and in-person activities.

Your feedback helped shape the draft concept, which aims to create a place where people can play, connect with nature and spend time together. Have your say until 28 September 2026.

Based on your feedback:

The community highlighted three key priorities for the reserve:

  • Celebrate the reserve's natural character by protecting and enhancing its green spaces and natural features.
  • Create more play opportunities for both younger and older children.
  • Make the reserve more welcoming and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.

Take a look at the draft concept design for Mercedes Court Reserve playground.

The draft concept design responds to community feedback by including:

  • A new concrete path connecting Mercedes Court to the playground, with a possible future connection to McAuley Drive.
  • A new picnic table with a built-in chess board, creating a space for people to meet, relax and spend time together.
  • New garden planting to support local wildlife and strengthen connections to nature.
  • Play opportunities for a range of ages and abilities, including:
    • A swing set with a nest swing.
    • A climbing net for active and challenging play.
    • A spinner
    • A play tower featuring a large enclosed slide, monkey bars and a turnover bar.

While we carefully considered all ideas shared by the community, some suggestions have not been included due to factors such as available space, budget, safety requirements and ongoing maintenance considerations.

The following suggestions have not been included in the draft concept plan:

  • The play equipment was selected based on community feedback, the size of the reserve and the available budget. As a result, not all suggested play items could be included.
  • A larger basketball court is not included in the draft concept plan due the topography of the Reserve.
  • New public toilets locations are guided by Banyule’s Public Toilet Plan. Mercedes Court Reserve is not identified as a location for a public toilet.
  • BBQ facilities are generally provided in larger neighbourhood parks that also have public toilets. Given the size and function of Mercedes Court Reserve, a BBQ area is not proposed.
  • There are currently no plans for a dog park in the Rosanna area and Mercedes Reserve would not be large enough to accommodate one.

All feedback helped shape the draft concept plan and informed the decisions made during its development.

To view 'what we heard' during stage 1 engagement, visit the tab below.

Get involved

  • Talk with the Open Space Planning Team

    Contact Esther to book a 20 minute conversation (by phone or online) about West Mayling playground.

    Phone: 9422 6186

    Email: openspaceplanning@banyule.vic.gov.au

What can you influence?

  • Play equipment and features – help us confirm whether the proposed play equipment and features meet the needs of different ages, abilities and play preferences.
  • Paths and connections – help us refine the proposed path network to ensure it provides safe, convenient and accessible access to the play space, surrounding park areas and places.

The following project elements have already been determined:

  • The playground renewal – Council has committed to renewing the existing playground as part of the project.
  • The playground size and budget – the playground has been planned as a local park, with the overall size and range of features guided by the available budget.

What we heard

Thank you to everyone who shared their local knowledge and ideas for the playground at West Mayling Reserve during the first stage engagement.

78 people shared their local knowledge from 20 April to 17 May 2026:

  • 36 people completed an online survey
  • 15 people dropped a pin on a map to share how they use the space
  • 15 adults and 12 children attended a pop-up conversation at the playground on 2 May 2026.

We heard that the reserve is a valued community space that has the potential to be used and enjoyed by more people.

Take a look below at some of the other things we heard, or do a deeper dive by reading the Feedback Summary Report.

What the community could influence

Community feedback helped inform:

  • Play equipment – the types of play opportunities and equipment preferred for different ages and play styles.
  • Paths to the playground – where paths could be located to improve access, safety and connectivity.

What the community couldn't influence

The following project elements had already been determined:

  • The playground renewal – Council had committed to renewing the existing playground as part of the project.
  • The playground size and budget – the playground was planned as a neighbourhood-level park, with the overall size and range of features guided by the available budget.

Your favourite things about the park:

  • Nature and open space

    You like the mature gum trees and open grassed areas, which provide space to play, relax and enjoy nature.

  • Close to home

    The reserve is close to local homes and the primary school, and helps connect surrounding streets for easy access.

  • Quiet community feel

    You appreciate the reserve's peaceful atmosphere and welcoming neighbourhood feel.

  • Basketball and active play

    The basketball hoop is a popular feature that gives children and young people a place to be active, play and connect with others.

Key focus areas

You highlighted three key focus areas for improvement:

  • Celebrate the reserve's natural features and green spaces and it's natural character.
  • Create more opportunities for younger and older children to play.
  • Make the reserve more welcoming, comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.

What next?

Your ideas and feedback have helped shape a draft concept plan. Have your say on the plan by 28 September 2026.

Stage 1 social map

View below what the community told us during Stage 1 community engagement.

Background

Mercedes Court Reserve playground

Mercedes Court Reserve playground is a neighbourhood playground in Rosanna. The park sits between nearby homes and is close to Banyule Primary School.

The park is a well-loved place for locals to meet, walk and spend time together.

The playground will be renewed in 2027, and we want to hear from the community now to better plan for and design the new space.

The playground is located in the centre of the park, surrounded by mature trees. It currently includes a play structure, rocker, swings and a small see-saw. There is also a basketball court next to the playground.

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