Mulgrave Reserve playspace and fitness hub open!
New playgrounds have opened in Monash just in time for the school holidays!
Designed in consultation with the local community, the magnificent Mulgrave Reserve playspace is an expansive, intergenerational play wonderland in the heart of Wheelers Hill.
The district-level playspace has something for all ages, from a dedicated toddler and preschooler area, where little ones can play without feeling intimidated, to giant slides and climbing equipment that challenge and thrill older children.
There are also recreational offerings for older ages groups, such as a basketball quarter-court, an outdoor fitness hub and seniors fitness equipment.
With shade sails, a picnic shelter, lots of seating, drinking fountains and a public toilet onsite, it’s the perfect spot for a playdate or an outing for the whole family.
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Project background
In 2023, we sought ideas from the local community for a new district-level playspace at Mulgrave Reserve in Wheelers Hill. The playspace was expanded and relocated to be closer to the pavilion, public toilet and other reserve facilities.
We incorporated some of the community’s ideas into an exciting draft concept plan and sought feedback for it in early 2024. Read the feedback reports in our document library.
Construction started in December 2024 and the new playspace opened to the public in June 2025.
Mulgrave Reserve playspace final concept plan
Download a PDF of the final concept plan from the document library or click the image above.
Sensors at playspace
We have installed sensor devices at Mulgrave Reserve playspace to help us measure the effectiveness of the upgrade and understand how the playspace is being used.
The devices detect people as anonymous objects, with no other identifiable information, so visitors' privacy is assured. It does not operate as a camera and does not collect or store any personal information or images.
The device was trialed at the old playspace from 4 September 2024, and has been installed at the upgraded playspace to help measure the impact and success of the upgrade.
The device will help Council identify patterns at the playspace, such as which play elements are most used and which days the playspace is busiest. Figures from the sensor may also be used to inform future upgrades of other open space facilities in Monash.
For more information, visit Council's website.
