We are designing a new playspace at Jacaranda Road Reserve in Wheelers Hill, but before we start, we want to hear your ideas.

If there are children or young people in the household, please encourage them to get involved.

As part of a separate project, we are also designing and installing fitness equipment at the reserve to offer residents free fitness opportunities close to where they live.

Your feedback will help us create a design that reflects the local community's priorities, and that can be enjoyed by others for years to come. Funding for the construction of the playspace will be considered by Council in the 2026/27 budget.

Consultation closes Sunday 27 July 2025.

Design guidelines

Jacaranda Road Reserve is classified as a 'pocket' playspace, which means it is designed with these features in mind:

  • 3-5 items of play equipment

  • Toddlers - preschool ages

  • Shorter visits by locals (within 400m)

A playground's classification also determines the budget and scope of the upgrade.

Some features that are not in scope for local playspaces include:

  • Public toilets: local playspaces are designed for local residents and shorter stays. District and regional playspaces include public toilets as they attract families who live further away, and typically stay for longer.
  • Sand pit: sand and water are limited to regional- or district-level playspaces due to high maintenance levels.
  • Shade sails: we aim to make use of existing trees or plan new trees and vegetation to create natural shade.

Monash has 5 playground classifications that range from small pocket parks through to large regional destination playgrounds.

A playground’s classification directly informs its scope and size and it also guides how it is maintained.

If a district- or regional-scale playground is located in a neighbourhood, a series of smaller pocket or local playgrounds for toddlers should also be provided in the local area. These pocket and local playgrounds allow small children to have a place to play without potentially feeling intimidated by older children rushing about them.

Read more about our playground specifications.

Image: Cambro Road Reserve, Clayton

How to take part

  • Complete the survey by Sunday 27 July 2025.
  • Upload a drawing or sketch below.
  • Join us at the playspace on Thursday 3 July, 3.30pm-4pm, to look at the site, share your thoughts or ask questions.
  • Contact Recreation Services directly.

Take the survey

Submit a drawing