Manningham Council is seeking community feedback on a concept design for an upgrade at Wombat Bend Playground.
Wombat Bend Playground is a much-loved regional playground catering to visitors of all abilities – created by the community, for the community. It embraces inclusive design to foster creative development, inspiration and imagination and to encourage the mind to explore.
The concept design developed for the playground upgrade reflects insights gathered from community consultations held in December 2024. The proposed upgrades include:
- a diverse range of play equipment suitable for all ages and abilities
- a dedicated swing zone with five different seat types
- a larger water play area
- a sand play zone with raised tables and a digger
- a refurbished maze zone
- improved access paths for better connectivity and movement
- upgraded amenities, including new seating, picnic areas, drinking fountains, shelters, and BBQs
- enhanced shade and expanded grassed areas
- a new co-located fitness station.
Community consultation now open
To have your say on the Wombat Bend Playground concept design, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/wombat-bend-playground-upgrade.
Council is also holding an onsite consultation session on Sunday 18 May.
Community members are invited to attend between 10:30am and 12:00pm (noon) to discuss the design directly with the project team.
Council values the input of the community in shaping the future of the Wombat Bend Playground and appreciates everyone’s involvement in making the playground a better space for all.
Consultation closes Monday 2 June 2025.
For more information, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/wombat-bend-playground-upgrade
