Woomera Reserve Playground Upgrade
Consultation has concluded.
Project update January 2025: Construction is set to begin in mid-February 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 2025. The new outdoor gym and basketball court upgrade will take place from February to May, followed by the playground upgrade from May to July.
You can see the final plans for upgrading the Woomera Reserve playground and new outdoor gym here.
Option 2 was the favorite playground design based on our quick poll! Although there weren’t many responses to the outdoor gym concept plan, the feedback we received was positive, with a few great suggestions for extra equipment. You can read the outcomes of the consultation in our community consultation report here.
Randwick Council is embarking on an exciting upgrade of Woomera Reserve at Little Bay, introducing fantastic new additions for more outdoor fun.
- A new playground for little ones to enjoy
- Little Bay’s first outdoor gym with training equipment to suit all abilities
- Upgraded basketball court with line markings
- Improved connectivity with a new footpath connecting the playground to Esperance Close and Noora Ave
Playground upgrade
After consulting with our Little Bay community, we’re back with not one, but two fantastic concepts to upgrade the playground. Our two playground concepts are bursting with upgrades you’ll love:
- Bright, cushiony rubber soft fall
- A new taller shade cloth
- Fresh plantings and trees for extra shade
- Comfy new seats to sit and watch the action
- All-natural timber play equipment
- Inclusive fun with a nest swing, challenging balance trail and an in-ground trampoline
The one thing we can’t decide on is the main play tower, and that's where you come in! Which concept should we bring to life?
| OPTION 1: Includes 2.4m high tube slide, 1.2m high junior slide, wobbly bridge, climbing net and play panel. Click here to view Option 1 concept plan and artist impression. Note: the playground will be fenced. | |||
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| Images from left to right: Play tower, nest swing, balance trail, inground trampoline (wheelchair accessible) and story time chair. | |||
| OPTION 2: Includes 1.9m high slide, 0.87m high double junior slide, monkey bars, climbing net, climbing wall and play panel. Click here to view Option 2 concept plan and artist impression. Note: the playground will be fenced. | ||||
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| Images from left to right: Play tower, nest swing, balance trail, inground trampoline, throne, spinning see-saw. | ||||
Outdoor gym
The new outdoor gym will provide a variety of equipment including a pull-down station, elliptical trainer, chest press, leg press, aerobic cycle, sit up bench, parallel bars, double pull up bars and monkey bars.
The design is suitable for people of all fitness levels and abilities. The equipment will be made from corrosion-resistant material and each piece will come with instructional signage.
Share your thoughts on the concept plan and tell us how and when you will use the new gym.
Have your say on the upgrades:
- Take our 'quick poll' to vote for your preferred playground design
- Make a comment on our playground designs
- Share your thoughts on the outdoor gym concept plan
- Chat to us at the park: Tuesday 28 November, 3pm-4pm
- Send your comments headed "Woomera Reserve upgrade" to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or by post to Randwick City Council, 30 Frances Street, Randwick 2031.
Feedback open: 13 November to 11 December 2023
Consultation has concluded.
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Stage 1 consultation
Share Stage 1 consultation on Facebook Share Stage 1 consultation on Twitter Share Stage 1 consultation on Linkedin Email Stage 1 consultation linkRandwick City Council is upgrading the playground in Woomera Reserve, Little Bay and building a new path connecting Esperance Close with the playground.
The playground upgrade is one of many we are undertaking over the coming years, in response to the community’s request to see play spaces in Randwick City upgraded to include more exciting and adventurous equipment suitable for a range of ages and abilities*.
Council aims to maintain a very high community satisfaction rating for our open spaces, coastal walkways and playgrounds.
The Woomera Reserve play equipment was last upgraded in 2005. The upgrade will include new play equipment, softfall and seating to encourage more families to visit and enjoy the park, which is tucked in between Bunnerong Road and residential properties.
We would love to hear from local families to help us understand what you’d like to see in the new playground to make it fun and engaging!
Have your say:
- Take our survey or use our ideas board to share a great idea!
- Send your comments to the General Manager headed “Woomera Reserve Playground Upgrade” to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or 30 Frances Street, Randwick 2031.
- Join us at the playground to share your ideas in person on Tuesday 15 November, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Consultation period: 26 October to 27 November 2022.
Next steps: Your ideas will be used to help develop a concept plan for the upgrade. Plans will be exhibited for further community feedback early 2023.
*Source: Randwick City Council Open Space and Recreation Needs Study 2020.
