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A draft concept design for Warrawee Park playground

Thank you to everyone who shared their local knowledge and ideas to help shape the new playground at Warrawee Park.

We heard from 100 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 Warrawee Park playground.

The draft concept design responds to community feedback by including:

  • A new concrete path connecting the existing path to the playground, with a possible future connection to Paul Court.
  • A new shelter with picnic tables for gathering, relaxing and enjoying the park.
  • New garden planting to support local wildlife and create more opportunities to connect with nature.
  • A new basketball and netball court with a multi-use goal.
  • A relocated drinking fountain.
  • New seating and bike racks.
  • A water play area with a small hand pump.
  • Play equipment for children of different ages, including:
    • Two swing sets, including a nest swing and an accessible swing seat
    • A flying fox (zipline)
    • A play tower with features such as:
      • a steering wheel
      • wobble bridge
      • monkey bars
      • turnover bar
      • accessible ramp access
    • An accessible spinner.

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:

  • Shelter structures and large shade pavilions are not proposed due to budget constraints. To improve comfort and shade, the design includes mature new shade trees and seating areas to provide long-term natural shade for park users.
  • Soccer goals on the oval are not included as part of this project. While the draft concept includes a new half-court basketball and netball area with a multi-use goal, upgrades to the sporting facilities within the oval are outside the scope of the playground renewal project.
  • Not all requested play items and recreation facilities could be included. The proposed play equipment and associated facilities were selected based on community feedback, available space, site conditions, and project budget. As a result, some requested elements such as a BMX track, traffic school, and pump track are not included in the draft concept plan.
  • Upgrading or relocating the public toilet is outside the scope and budget of this playground renewal project. The project focuses on the playground, paths, landscaping and associated park improvements.

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 neighbourhood 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 Warrawee Park during the first stage engagement.

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

  • 57 people completed an online survey
  • 18 people dropped a pin on a map to share how they use the space
  • 16 adults and 9 children attended a pop-up conversation at the playground on 2 May 2026.

We heard that the reserve is a valued community space that is 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.
  • Playground location – whether the playground should remain in its current location or be relocated to improve access, amenity and use of natural shade from existing trees.
  • 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:

  • Love of nature

    You like the reserve's natural character, including wide open green spaces, mature trees and the oval.

  • Close to home

    Its convenient location close to home, kinder, primary school and the way it connects with surrounding places.

  • Strong community feel

    The reserve helps bring people together and is a popular place for social connections, dog walking and visits linked to the nearby kindergarten.

  • Toddler-Friendly Play

    Families appreciate the playground's toddler-friendly equipment, which provides safe and enjoyable play opportunities for younger children.

  • Basketball hoop

    The basketball hoop is a valued feature that provides opportunities for active play, recreation and social interaction.

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

Warrawee Park playground

Warrawee Park playground is a neighbourhood playground in Bundoora. The playground is close to local schools, childcare centres and everyday services. Because of this, many people use it as a place to meet, relax and play.

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 park between the Warrawee Park Preschool, a carpark, mature trees and the oval. The current playground includes two play units, swings and a rocker. Nearby , there is a basketball hoop, BBQ, drinking fountain, bin and seating. A public toilet is about a 200m walk away on the other side of the park.

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