The upgrade will deliver:
- A new inclusive playspace for all ages & abilities
- Accessible pathways linking key areas for prams & wheelchairs
- More seating, picnic areas & shaded spaces
Project Background
Council is renewing Barwell Park to create a more accessible, family friendly and vibrant space that celebrates its heritage.
The renewal will deliver an inclusive playspace, accessible pathways, additional seating and shade. Restored garden beds and refreshed landscaping will enhance biodiversity while celebrating the park’s original 1928 character.
Have Your Say! We’d love your feedback on the proposed park improvements. Your input will help finalise the design to ensure Barwell Park continues to serve the community for years to come.
Key Features
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Landscaping:
- New accessible path off Wallace Street linking to the playspace & existing path network
- Formal garden beds with sandstone edging, inspired by the original 1928 layout
- Refreshed plantings along Bruce Street, replacing weed species with heritage-style ornamentals
- Replacement of pine log edging with sandstone & new landscaping
- Replacement of some trees
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Concept Design
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For further information regarding proposed tree and palm works refer to:
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - active
Feedback Opens 28 November 2025
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
Feedback Closes 19 January 2026
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Under review
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review.
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Final decision or outcome
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Frequently Asked Questions
Construction is proposed to commence in Autumn 2026.
The playspace will be unavailable for use during the construction period (approx. 4 months), there are other alternative playspaces nearby. The nearest playspaces are Dominey Reserve (500m away) and Evatt Park (550m away).
Some of the park will be affected during construction of the new paths, garden beds, and during tree and other planting works. Construction areas will be fenced and signposted to ensure public safety. Work will be limited to approved Council hours:
Monday to Saturday - 7am to 5pm
No work on Sundays or public holidays
Council follows the State Government’s “Everyone Can Play” guidelines, Australian Standards and best practice. Playspaces are designed to be as inclusive as possible within the budget allocated to the project, the playspace hierarchy and site limitations and features.
A number of site constraints have influenced the design. This includes the close proximity to an existing residence, topography, limited available space to create a level play space, given the park character of batters and levelled areas, which need to be respected from a heritage perspective.
Barwell Park playspace is classified as a “neighbourhood” hierarchy playspace that caters to the local community, generally within walking distance. The hierarchy of the playspace determines its size and types/range of play equipment. This project is a playspace renewal, so the new playspace will be slightly expanded but be a similar size to the existing area.
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Community Engagement Team
Bayside Council acknowledges the Bidjigal Clan, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and work and acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Bayside Council pays respects to Elders past and present.
