St Vincent Gardens Playground Upgrade

We're committed to providing our local community with greater access to safe and accessible playgrounds and public open space. That's why we're upgrading the St Vincent Gardens Playground to cater for increased usage for the whole community.

Location

Albert Park

Cost

$1.59M

Milestones

Why are we doing this?

This is a short-term action identified in Council’s Places for People: Public Space Strategy 2022 – 2032.

In recent years, the playground equipment has started to decline and some elements have been removed. This upgrade will ensure that in addition to meeting the Australian Safety Standards, the playground will continue to be a safe and fun place for our community to enjoy.

After being put on hold during COVID the upgrade has been included in the 2023/24 budget.

The impact

The playground will be inaccessible during the construction of the playground.

Objectives

The park upgrades will include: 

  • New entrance to the park with new pedestrian access ramps and stairs.
  • Bluestone paved meeting area with irregular seating walls, picnic tables and bespoke mesh shelter.
  • Sandpit bounded by play silhouette edge including timber decking and water pump
  • Large treehouse built around existing trees with enclosed rainbow slide and accessible activities under deck.
  • Sculptural play acorns.
  • Activity play area including: carousel, single point suspension basket swing, twin in ground trampolines, monkey bars and balancing logs.
  • Improved path surface and access throughout the park.

Community Consultation

Community consultation was undertaken on the project in September/October 2023. Refer to our Have Your Say page for further details: St Vincent Gardens Playground Upgrade | Have Your Say Port Phillip

Your feedback has helped shape the upgrade.

Contact us

The Open Space Project Delivery team is here to help.

Send us a message on My Port Phillip.

Phone: 03 9209 6777