September update
From May - June 2025 we consulted with community to find out their ideas for the Queens Park West Playground Upgrade. We heard from over 150 people who shared a range of thoughts. Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say.
From this consultation we understood that Queens Park is a well-loved and frequently visited space, especially by families with young children. Participants highlighted the park’s natural environment, open space, and convenient location as key features. Most visitors to this specific playground bring children under five, and there was a clear preference for a safe, accessible play space that caters to younger age groups while complementing the existing playground for older children. If you'd like to read the full consultation report please click here. Follow our Your Say page to hear further updates regarding this playground.
Background
Moonee Valley City Council is exploring the possibility of redeveloping the existing playground in Queens Park West. From 15 May - 12 June 2025, Council conducted an early-stage visioning process to understand what matters most to local families, children and park users. Input received will inform a concept design brief to ensure any future plans reflect local priorities and ideas.
The concept design will be developed via a professional design competition conducted as part of The Playground Project - a trailblazing international exhibition connecting society through art and design and making its southern hemisphere debut at Incinerator Gallery this year. The project aims to achieve a design that offers both great play value and strong artistic merit – with the connection to The Playground Project encouraging designs that are imaginative and culturally meaningful.
Some aspects of the project, such as the size and scope of the playground, will be dictated by site constraints and playground safety standards. However, we encourage all community members to share their ideas, memories, and priorities to guide the overall vision for the playground.
Design features that will be excluded from the concept design include:
- A playground larger than the current size. The available envelope is demonstrated below. Note that there will be consideration of landscaping intended to integrate the playground into the surrounding area.
- Water play
- Recreation facilities (e.g. basketball court/ball sports)
- Changes to parking
- Changes to public toilet facilities
- A fenced playground
Indicative play space area:
