Playground Renewal Program (2025-2026)

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Exciting Times Ahead: City of Armadale Playground Replacements.

Exciting Times Ahead: City of Armadale Playground Replacements!

The following playgrounds within the City of Armadale are due for replacement and this is your chance to play a part in the adventure!

  • Northerly Park Playground, Harrisdale
  • Matron Olive Playground, Mount Nasura
  • Morgan Park Playground, Seville Grove
  • Splendid Playground, Harrisdale

How can I be involved?

We value your input! If you’re a local resident or user of any of these parks, your thoughts can help shape the future of play in our community. We’re eager to hear your thoughts on the proposed designs for each playground to make sure it reflects the needs of the community.

Consultation Stage 1 - Proposed Concept Plans

We’ve drawn up a concept plan for each playground at the above parks which provide a variety of different play experiences.

You can check out the concept plans in the documents tab on the right. Once you’ve had a look, feel free to share your thoughts or comments with us below or by emailing parkdesign@armadale.wa.gov.au.

Following your feedback, we'll tweak our designs to ensure it’s what the community wants. Once finalised, works will commence on site in April 2026.

Consultation Stage 2 - Construction

Expected April 2026

Exciting Times Ahead: City of Armadale Playground Replacements.

Exciting Times Ahead: City of Armadale Playground Replacements!

The following playgrounds within the City of Armadale are due for replacement and this is your chance to play a part in the adventure!

  • Northerly Park Playground, Harrisdale
  • Matron Olive Playground, Mount Nasura
  • Morgan Park Playground, Seville Grove
  • Splendid Playground, Harrisdale

How can I be involved?

We value your input! If you’re a local resident or user of any of these parks, your thoughts can help shape the future of play in our community. We’re eager to hear your thoughts on the proposed designs for each playground to make sure it reflects the needs of the community.

Consultation Stage 1 - Proposed Concept Plans

We’ve drawn up a concept plan for each playground at the above parks which provide a variety of different play experiences.

You can check out the concept plans in the documents tab on the right. Once you’ve had a look, feel free to share your thoughts or comments with us below or by emailing parkdesign@armadale.wa.gov.au.

Following your feedback, we'll tweak our designs to ensure it’s what the community wants. Once finalised, works will commence on site in April 2026.

Consultation Stage 2 - Construction

Expected April 2026

Let us know your thoughts!

Once you've viewed the designs, let us know your thoughts or any improvements we can make.

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  • Share Hi there, I was excited to get the flyer notifying us of upgrades to our playground. However, upon further investigation I am very disappointed in the concept for Northerly playground, that shows a lack of insight into how the park is utilised by the community. This is a very busy playground, not only used by toddlers in the morning but also by school aged kids going there after school and families and friends meeting there *every* evening with their children. This design feels like a token playground that they can't actually really do much on. The main structure proposed for Morgan Park would be much better suited to how Northerly Park is enjoyed by the community, with equipment suitable for both younger preschool and school aged children. Also, this playground originally had soft fall over the whole area, which was much better for little feet and provided a surface for young kids to ride around on their bikes and scooters. The existing benches face the afternoon sun, and there is no seating on the other side. Soft fall would at least provide an alternative place to sit where we don't have to have the sun in our faces. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve the existing facilities to better meet the needs of our local community and I sincerely hope that you will consider the points raised above. on Facebook Share Hi there, I was excited to get the flyer notifying us of upgrades to our playground. However, upon further investigation I am very disappointed in the concept for Northerly playground, that shows a lack of insight into how the park is utilised by the community. This is a very busy playground, not only used by toddlers in the morning but also by school aged kids going there after school and families and friends meeting there *every* evening with their children. This design feels like a token playground that they can't actually really do much on. The main structure proposed for Morgan Park would be much better suited to how Northerly Park is enjoyed by the community, with equipment suitable for both younger preschool and school aged children. Also, this playground originally had soft fall over the whole area, which was much better for little feet and provided a surface for young kids to ride around on their bikes and scooters. The existing benches face the afternoon sun, and there is no seating on the other side. Soft fall would at least provide an alternative place to sit where we don't have to have the sun in our faces. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve the existing facilities to better meet the needs of our local community and I sincerely hope that you will consider the points raised above. on Twitter Share Hi there, I was excited to get the flyer notifying us of upgrades to our playground. However, upon further investigation I am very disappointed in the concept for Northerly playground, that shows a lack of insight into how the park is utilised by the community. This is a very busy playground, not only used by toddlers in the morning but also by school aged kids going there after school and families and friends meeting there *every* evening with their children. This design feels like a token playground that they can't actually really do much on. The main structure proposed for Morgan Park would be much better suited to how Northerly Park is enjoyed by the community, with equipment suitable for both younger preschool and school aged children. Also, this playground originally had soft fall over the whole area, which was much better for little feet and provided a surface for young kids to ride around on their bikes and scooters. The existing benches face the afternoon sun, and there is no seating on the other side. Soft fall would at least provide an alternative place to sit where we don't have to have the sun in our faces. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve the existing facilities to better meet the needs of our local community and I sincerely hope that you will consider the points raised above. on Linkedin Email Hi there, I was excited to get the flyer notifying us of upgrades to our playground. However, upon further investigation I am very disappointed in the concept for Northerly playground, that shows a lack of insight into how the park is utilised by the community. This is a very busy playground, not only used by toddlers in the morning but also by school aged kids going there after school and families and friends meeting there *every* evening with their children. This design feels like a token playground that they can't actually really do much on. The main structure proposed for Morgan Park would be much better suited to how Northerly Park is enjoyed by the community, with equipment suitable for both younger preschool and school aged children. Also, this playground originally had soft fall over the whole area, which was much better for little feet and provided a surface for young kids to ride around on their bikes and scooters. The existing benches face the afternoon sun, and there is no seating on the other side. Soft fall would at least provide an alternative place to sit where we don't have to have the sun in our faces. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve the existing facilities to better meet the needs of our local community and I sincerely hope that you will consider the points raised above. link

    Hi there, I was excited to get the flyer notifying us of upgrades to our playground. However, upon further investigation I am very disappointed in the concept for Northerly playground, that shows a lack of insight into how the park is utilised by the community. This is a very busy playground, not only used by toddlers in the morning but also by school aged kids going there after school and families and friends meeting there *every* evening with their children. This design feels like a token playground that they can't actually really do much on. The main structure proposed for Morgan Park would be much better suited to how Northerly Park is enjoyed by the community, with equipment suitable for both younger preschool and school aged children. Also, this playground originally had soft fall over the whole area, which was much better for little feet and provided a surface for young kids to ride around on their bikes and scooters. The existing benches face the afternoon sun, and there is no seating on the other side. Soft fall would at least provide an alternative place to sit where we don't have to have the sun in our faces. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve the existing facilities to better meet the needs of our local community and I sincerely hope that you will consider the points raised above.

    Anne Ward asked 7 days ago

    Hi Anne,

    Thank you for your feedback.

    The 25-26 Playground Renewal Program scope only allows for replacing the existing playground like for like rather than upgrading. Unfortunately it does not include surrounding amenities however the City will keep this feedback in mind for any future improvement works at Northerly Park.

    The play area size at Northerly is much smaller than Morgan Park so the City is restricted by fall zone requirements as to what type of equipment can fit into the existing play area. However, the City will do its best to review your feedback and see how it can be incorporated into an updated concept plan. If updated, a new concept plan will be available on this page late-September. 

  • Share I love the idea of the City updating the parks. I think we have some of the best in Perth. Can I ask why the parks and playgrounds/lack of are continually not considered for upgrading/developing. The demographic has dramatically changed in the last few years living there, yet nothing has been done to provide improvements for the green spaces for younger families moving into the area, especially Henrietta reserved. There's soo much potential for this space to be developed I to something special for our neglected part of the City of Armadale. I look forward on hearing your thoughts on this very soon. on Facebook Share I love the idea of the City updating the parks. I think we have some of the best in Perth. Can I ask why the parks and playgrounds/lack of are continually not considered for upgrading/developing. The demographic has dramatically changed in the last few years living there, yet nothing has been done to provide improvements for the green spaces for younger families moving into the area, especially Henrietta reserved. There's soo much potential for this space to be developed I to something special for our neglected part of the City of Armadale. I look forward on hearing your thoughts on this very soon. on Twitter Share I love the idea of the City updating the parks. I think we have some of the best in Perth. Can I ask why the parks and playgrounds/lack of are continually not considered for upgrading/developing. The demographic has dramatically changed in the last few years living there, yet nothing has been done to provide improvements for the green spaces for younger families moving into the area, especially Henrietta reserved. There's soo much potential for this space to be developed I to something special for our neglected part of the City of Armadale. I look forward on hearing your thoughts on this very soon. on Linkedin Email I love the idea of the City updating the parks. I think we have some of the best in Perth. Can I ask why the parks and playgrounds/lack of are continually not considered for upgrading/developing. The demographic has dramatically changed in the last few years living there, yet nothing has been done to provide improvements for the green spaces for younger families moving into the area, especially Henrietta reserved. There's soo much potential for this space to be developed I to something special for our neglected part of the City of Armadale. I look forward on hearing your thoughts on this very soon. link

    I love the idea of the City updating the parks. I think we have some of the best in Perth. Can I ask why the parks and playgrounds/lack of are continually not considered for upgrading/developing. The demographic has dramatically changed in the last few years living there, yet nothing has been done to provide improvements for the green spaces for younger families moving into the area, especially Henrietta reserved. There's soo much potential for this space to be developed I to something special for our neglected part of the City of Armadale. I look forward on hearing your thoughts on this very soon.

    MMathews asked 8 days ago

    Hi there,

    Thank you for your feedback. 

    Each year the City replaces a number of playgrounds that are due for renewal. Additionally, the City has a Parks Facility Strategy that guides the improvement and management of open space in regards to the provision of park recreational facilities (i.e bins, seating, playgrounds). The City recently engaged with the local community about the Strategy on how to plan and improve locals parks . The updated strategy is not yet endorsed, however a draft copy is available to read at https://engage.armadale.wa.gov.au/make-your-mark-on-our-parks. 

  • Share We use splendid park all the time, however will unlikely play there in future if the surface will be mulch. It is completely unenjoyable for kids to play in an area with mulch. There is nothing practical about it. The best play surfaces are the soft rubber or sand. We will intentionally look for playgrounds with rubber or sand and avoid those with mulch. on Facebook Share We use splendid park all the time, however will unlikely play there in future if the surface will be mulch. It is completely unenjoyable for kids to play in an area with mulch. There is nothing practical about it. The best play surfaces are the soft rubber or sand. We will intentionally look for playgrounds with rubber or sand and avoid those with mulch. on Twitter Share We use splendid park all the time, however will unlikely play there in future if the surface will be mulch. It is completely unenjoyable for kids to play in an area with mulch. There is nothing practical about it. The best play surfaces are the soft rubber or sand. We will intentionally look for playgrounds with rubber or sand and avoid those with mulch. on Linkedin Email We use splendid park all the time, however will unlikely play there in future if the surface will be mulch. It is completely unenjoyable for kids to play in an area with mulch. There is nothing practical about it. The best play surfaces are the soft rubber or sand. We will intentionally look for playgrounds with rubber or sand and avoid those with mulch. link

    We use splendid park all the time, however will unlikely play there in future if the surface will be mulch. It is completely unenjoyable for kids to play in an area with mulch. There is nothing practical about it. The best play surfaces are the soft rubber or sand. We will intentionally look for playgrounds with rubber or sand and avoid those with mulch.

    Bronte asked 5 days ago

    Hi Bronte,

    Thank you for your feedback. 

    The City will look into alternative playground surfaces, please keep an eye on this page as an updated concept plan will be available late- September if any changes are made.

  • Share For the Morgan Park plan, can consideration be made for a fence around the playground with a gate so that people and kids going on the playground have somewhere they can be safe from stray and free roaming dogs? There is one dog in particular that is often at the park unattended and is progressively more aggressive... on Facebook Share For the Morgan Park plan, can consideration be made for a fence around the playground with a gate so that people and kids going on the playground have somewhere they can be safe from stray and free roaming dogs? There is one dog in particular that is often at the park unattended and is progressively more aggressive... on Twitter Share For the Morgan Park plan, can consideration be made for a fence around the playground with a gate so that people and kids going on the playground have somewhere they can be safe from stray and free roaming dogs? There is one dog in particular that is often at the park unattended and is progressively more aggressive... on Linkedin Email For the Morgan Park plan, can consideration be made for a fence around the playground with a gate so that people and kids going on the playground have somewhere they can be safe from stray and free roaming dogs? There is one dog in particular that is often at the park unattended and is progressively more aggressive... link

    For the Morgan Park plan, can consideration be made for a fence around the playground with a gate so that people and kids going on the playground have somewhere they can be safe from stray and free roaming dogs? There is one dog in particular that is often at the park unattended and is progressively more aggressive...

    Bob asked 7 days ago

    Hi Bob,

    Thank you for your feedback. 

    Unfortunately the Renewal Program scope only allows for replacing the existing playground equipment and not additional amenities, however your feedback will be passed onto our Parks Maintenance team and the City will keep this in mind for any future works at the park.

  • Share It would be nice to have a swing option at splendid gardens as the other closest park doesn't have swing either, ive come across swing at other parks in other suburbs that allow adult to swing aswell as child (face each other) which are amazing when you have smaller children on Facebook Share It would be nice to have a swing option at splendid gardens as the other closest park doesn't have swing either, ive come across swing at other parks in other suburbs that allow adult to swing aswell as child (face each other) which are amazing when you have smaller children on Twitter Share It would be nice to have a swing option at splendid gardens as the other closest park doesn't have swing either, ive come across swing at other parks in other suburbs that allow adult to swing aswell as child (face each other) which are amazing when you have smaller children on Linkedin Email It would be nice to have a swing option at splendid gardens as the other closest park doesn't have swing either, ive come across swing at other parks in other suburbs that allow adult to swing aswell as child (face each other) which are amazing when you have smaller children link

    It would be nice to have a swing option at splendid gardens as the other closest park doesn't have swing either, ive come across swing at other parks in other suburbs that allow adult to swing aswell as child (face each other) which are amazing when you have smaller children

    Carla asked 7 days ago

    Hi Carla,

    Thank you for your feedback.

    Unfortunately the play area space within Splendid is restricted in size which limits the type of equipment that can be installed due to fall zone requirements. The City however will look into other play unit options which could combine a swing with the unit. An updated concept will be available on this page around late-September.

  • Share Zip line would be great for kids. Considering the rates we pay this is a piss poor concept given other parks have heaps more for the kids to play. on Facebook Share Zip line would be great for kids. Considering the rates we pay this is a piss poor concept given other parks have heaps more for the kids to play. on Twitter Share Zip line would be great for kids. Considering the rates we pay this is a piss poor concept given other parks have heaps more for the kids to play. on Linkedin Email Zip line would be great for kids. Considering the rates we pay this is a piss poor concept given other parks have heaps more for the kids to play. link

    Zip line would be great for kids. Considering the rates we pay this is a piss poor concept given other parks have heaps more for the kids to play.

    David faulkner asked 7 days ago

    Hi David,

    Thank you for your feedback.

    The Cities' 25-26 Playground Renewal Program involves replacing the existing playground as the current playground is due for renewal. The scope of works involve replacing like for like rather than upgrading what is already at each park. Unfortunately zip lines are not within the budget for small playground replacements, however if you have any further suggestions on how we can improve these concepts, please let us know.

  • Share It needs fencing around basketball hoop as a child is going to get hurt one day. I see soooo many. Close calls. Also when is the fountain in the pond going to be repaired as it has been out of action for years now and just about every other pond has a fountain. Also the hand rails on the bridge needs repairing and painting. It is splinter city. This is pertaining to the northerly park in Harrisdale on Facebook Share It needs fencing around basketball hoop as a child is going to get hurt one day. I see soooo many. Close calls. Also when is the fountain in the pond going to be repaired as it has been out of action for years now and just about every other pond has a fountain. Also the hand rails on the bridge needs repairing and painting. It is splinter city. This is pertaining to the northerly park in Harrisdale on Twitter Share It needs fencing around basketball hoop as a child is going to get hurt one day. I see soooo many. Close calls. Also when is the fountain in the pond going to be repaired as it has been out of action for years now and just about every other pond has a fountain. Also the hand rails on the bridge needs repairing and painting. It is splinter city. This is pertaining to the northerly park in Harrisdale on Linkedin Email It needs fencing around basketball hoop as a child is going to get hurt one day. I see soooo many. Close calls. Also when is the fountain in the pond going to be repaired as it has been out of action for years now and just about every other pond has a fountain. Also the hand rails on the bridge needs repairing and painting. It is splinter city. This is pertaining to the northerly park in Harrisdale link

    It needs fencing around basketball hoop as a child is going to get hurt one day. I see soooo many. Close calls. Also when is the fountain in the pond going to be repaired as it has been out of action for years now and just about every other pond has a fountain. Also the hand rails on the bridge needs repairing and painting. It is splinter city. This is pertaining to the northerly park in Harrisdale

    Denise Green asked 6 days ago

    Hi Denise, 

    Thank you for your feedback regarding Northerly Park. The Cities' 25-26 Playground Renewal Program only allows for replacing the existing playground as it is due for renewal. Unfortunately, the budget does not allow for work outside of this scope, however your feedback has been forwarded to our Park Maintenance team.

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