Swinging into playground renewals across Nillumbik

Published on 11 September 2025

Council continues its playground renewals program for 2025/26, delivering upgrades and improvements to ensure our local playgrounds remain fun, safe and inclusive.

With more than 60 public playgrounds across the Shire, Council regularly audits and prioritises sites for renewals based on age, condition and community use.

This year’s works include:

• Irene Court Reserve, Diamond Creek - a new playground for children aged two to 12 with a mega cube climbing unit, slides, swings and a basket swing.
• Kangaroo Ground Emergency Operations Centre Playground - replacement of the much-loved timber swings with a new double junior swing set.
• James Cook Drive Reserve, Diamond Creek - a refreshed playground featuring a multi-play unit, climbing cube, upgraded swings and accessible play elements and incorporating an exploration theme.
• Alistair Knox Park, Eltham – an enhancement of the existing playspace, new equipment includes a basket swing, log pile, teepee and hammock for imaginative and social play.

All projects are scheduled for completion by the end of the 2025/26 financial year.

Nillumbik Mayor John Dumaresq said the program shows Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting local playgrounds.

“Playgrounds are such an important part of our community. While we continue to invest in the bigger play spaces, we also focus on keeping our smaller local parks welcoming and well looked after right across the Shire,” Cr Dumaresq said.

“This program makes sure families and kids have great places close to home where they can play, socialise, have fun and enjoy the outdoors,” he said.

For more information visit, nillumbik.vic.gov.au/projects

Image: Artist impression of Allison Crescent playground.