Merivale Avenue Playground Upgrade

We recently invited residents to share their thoughts on the current park and playground on Merivale Avenue. What they enjoyed, what could be improved, and what they’d like to see added. A strong theme emerged from the feedback: while the park was a welcome feature, there was a clear desire for more play equipment suited to children of all ages. Residents highlighted the need for features such as slides, swings, climbing structures and shade.

Since then, we’ve been working in the background to develop a design that responds to the community’s feedback, and we're excited to announce that work has now begun to transform the park.

To allow for the upgrade to take place safely, the Merivale Avenue Park will be closed and fenced off from Monday, 30 June, with works expected to be completed by the end of August 2025. We understand this will cause some temporary disruption and appreciate the community’s patience during the construction period.

The new playground will retain the existing equipment and introduce a range of new play elements under shaded areas, designed to encourage imaginative and active play for a wider age group. An artist's impression of the upgraded park is included above.

We look forward to seeing this space enjoyed by local families for years to come.