Greenacre splash park: First look at plans for Roberts Park
The most family-friendly way to get relief from soaring summer temperatures is on the way to Greenacre with the local council’s plans for a free splash park about to become reality. SEE THE PLANS AND FIND OUT THE OPENING DATE
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A family-friendly, all-abilities splash park is coming to Greenacre, with residents now invited to have a say on new design concept images for the project.
The water park will be located in the northeast corner of Roberts Park and is set to open in late 2021.
It will be the first free splash park of its kind in Canterbury-Bankstown, giving locals a water play space close to home.
The recently released draft concept design includes a water play and splash park, open space and upgrades to landscaping, seating and shade, toilets — including an accessible and adult change toilet — and a family change room.
Water play features could include a spray tunnel, mega soaker, water pump, big bucket wheel, as well as stepping stones and timber bridges.
Barbecues, picnic shelters and an inclusive design are also being considered by Canterbury-Bankstown City Council.
The proposed theme of the splash park takes inspiration from an Aboriginal Dreamtime story, Tiddalik the Frog, with features such as a story circle and dry creek bed drawing from the narrative.
A concept plan has also been released for stage two of the project — currently unfunded — which will feature a dry playground with a giant group swing, accessible carousel, swings, a toddler play house and more.
“The park will benefit the health and wellbeing of residents, provide opportunities for social connection and fun, and will bring life to the northeast corner of Roberts Park,” the council said.
The project is part of a broader strategic plan focusing on opportunities for leisure and aquatic facilities across the region.