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Last update date: 05 December 2025
The City maintains and upgrades local parks to create green, accessible and enjoyable spaces for the community. From path, seating and irrigation upgrades to nature play, tree planting and waterwise landscaping.
The City maintains and upgrades local parks to create green, accessible and enjoyable spaces for the community. From path, seating and irrigation upgrades to nature play, tree planting and waterwise landscaping, these improvements are making our parks more vibrant and welcoming.
We're also renewing playgrounds to keep them fun, safe, compliant with Australian standards, and support our Public Open Space Policy.
Round two consultation closed in May 2025. The submission feedback has been used to inform the Carine Community Parkland Upgrade concept plans.
These plans reflect community priorities and are being finalised in line with City policies and available resources.
Residents that participated in the consultation will be kept informed of the outcomes and all project updates will be shared on this project page.
Background:
The City places a high value on play opportunities for children and is committed to providing a range of quality, well-maintained play equipment for children to enjoy.
With the current Okely Rd playground at the end of its serviceable life, the City is seeking feedback on the concept plan. The concept plans have been developed in response to the key priorities identified during the 2023 community consultation.
Key elements of the community parkland plan include:
View plans: View plans here.
Phase:
View reports:
What were the key findings from the 2023 consultation?
The City undertook community consultation in 2023 to gather feedback on the existing playground, and better understand priorities for improvements.
During the initial consultation, we heard the presence of dogs within the playground was a community concern. To address this, the City has included design interventions aimed to reduce dogs from entering the playground. These include:
The 2023 Carine Community Parkland Upgrade consultation report is available below.
Why is the playground being replaced?
The main combination structure in the playground is 24 years old and at the end of its asset life. To bring the area up to the current standard provided by the City, it is proposed to redesign the playground and support infrastructure.
Will the toilet be part of the upgrade?
The upgrade will not extend to changes to the toilet facility provision. The artwork on the external façade of the toilet block will be upgraded as a part of the community parkland upgrade project.
The City has identified Constance Nanson Reserve in Nollamara for a water smart park upgrade.
The upgrade includes:
An important part of water smart park upgrades is working together with the community to ensure alignment between community expectations, environmental constraints, and how the City manages the provision and maintenance our open spaces into the future. We asked the community to share knowledge about their preferences for the space in September 2025 and have incorporated the following feedback into the design:
Please view the concept plans here.
The City of Stirling has developed a concept for a landscape upgrade to Pearl Nautilus Reserve, Scarborough. There are several initiatives and upgrades that are being proposed.
Some of the proposed improvements include:
The concept plan creates an inviting congregation space and improves habitat for local wildlife, whilst maintaining pedestrian path connectivity.
The City is aware of low levels of bonded asbestos containing material at the reserve. Bonded asbestos containing material poses minimal health risk to the public and animals if left untouched. Specialist consultants have developed a Remediation Action Plan for the reserve, which is anticipated to be implemented in the coming months. Adjacent residents will be notified prior to remediation works commencing.
We will be collecting queries and comments regarding the concept plan until Friday 27 September 2024. Please submit comments through the feedback form.
The City is modifying the dog park at Inglewood Oval to incorporate a small dog enclosure within the existing fenced area.
In response to a Council Resolution, the City of Stirling is modifying the dog park at Inglewood Oval to incorporate a small dog enclosure within the existing fenced area. The works will involve adjusting one entry to provide access to both the 'small dog' and 'all dog' enclosures; installing new fencing to create separate enclosures; adding new furniture, including seats, a combination drink fountain, and a bin; and removing one dog agility activity - the slalom post.
Sections of the park may be fenced off during construction.
Construction will commence in winter 2025. Timelines will be updated on this page before the project starts.
The Joondanna Reserve Upgrade is now complete, featuring a range of public amenities for the community to enjoy.
City received a federal grant of $500,000 to help fund this project.
The City of Stirling recognises Joondanna Reserve is highly valued by the local community and is planning to upgrade the amenities at this site to enhance recreational and play experiences.
Themes identified in the 2016 Joondanna Reserve upgrade - POS assessment included:
View plan: Joondanna Reserve - Landscape Plan
Phase: Completed, August 2025
A range of feedback options were available during the community engagement period including email, survey and community drop-in sessions.
View report: View the consultation report
Community consultation was completed in May 2024. The project is currently awaiting budget consideration.
La Grange Dongara Reserve in Innaloo is a valued community open space that features a sports oval, a playground, and an open space for casual recreation.
The City identified La Grange Dongara Reserve for recreational improvements and invited locals to provide feedback on what they thought needed to be improved at the reserve. Considering the ongoing and forecasted growth of Innaloo, the demand for sporting, recreational, and nature opportunities in the area are a priority.
Phase: June 2024 Recreational improvements identified
View report: View the consultation report
The City sought inspiration to inform the preparation of an Inglewood Youth Parkland concept plan.
The City heard from a diverse age group in the submission process and generated a range of ideas. A youth-driven school workshop process helped refine these ideas with over 200 Young People participating in school workshops to vote on what was important to them. Learn more in the City's Inglewood Youth Parkland Engagement Outcomes report.
The results of the Inglewood Youth Parkland Engagement were presented to the Community and Resources Committee on 26 November 2024 and to Council on 3 December 2024. More information can be found in the 3 December 2024 Council Minutes here (Council Resolution Number 1224/003).
In response to the current and future needs of young people (and their families) the City is planning a multi-purpose parkland facility at the triangular open space next to Stirling Leisure Centres – Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre, Inglewood.
The proposed Inglewood Youth Parkland focuses on young people within the 12 – 20 age group and will consider a range of amenities that responds to the needs of our younger community.
To help bring the project to life, the City invited new perspectives and innovation by requesting our community share their vision for the proposed Inglewood Youth Parkland.
Phase:
View report: Inglewood Youth Parkland - Engagement Outcomes
What do our Councillors picture for this space?
Find out what City of Stirling Councillors envision for the space on YouTube.
What has the community already shared?
The City’s recent Community Infrastructure Plan 2023 – 2033 attracted a broad range of feedback regarding the need for youth spaces, including:
Is this part of a strategy?
The City’s Skate and BMX Strategy, adopted in September 2013, recommended the staged implementation of new skate and BMX facilities following consultation with the community.
The City has six BMX and mountain bike facilities at Scarborough Beach, Bina Parkland, Balga, Dianella Regional Open Space, Robinson Reserve, Tuart Hill Newborough Rainer Reserve, Karrinyup and Millet Park, Innaloo. There is also a community-led bike trail at Hamer Park, Inglewood.
The Strategy identifies a skate and BMX facility at the triangular open space behind Stirling Leisure Centres - Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre at the Inglewood Parkland located between suburbs, adjacent to Yokine Regional Open Space.
The City's reserve upgrade programs focus on enhancing accessibility, sustainability, and community enjoyment across both irrigated and unirrigated local reserves.
Improvements can include:
These upgrades not only improve usability but also contribute to a healthier, more enjoyable environment for the community.
The City has a dedicated team who manage irrigation to improve water efficiency and maintain the health of our green spaces.
Irrigation systems are tested regularly even through winter and are part of a sophisticated system connecting centrally to the Operations Centre with support from weather stations across the City.
The City’s playground upgrade program ensures our playgrounds are fun, safe, compliant with Australian standards, and support our Public Open Space Policy.
The City has more than 276 playgrounds and 502 parks for the community to enjoy. They are essential facilities providing gathering spaces, diverse and quality play experiences and connections to the outdoors and the community. The City’s playground upgrade program is reviewed and updated annually and playgrounds are prioritised for renewal based on a range of factors including condition and age.
We know how important play is for kids, and we want to offer them the best and most varied play experiences. The City’s upgrade program replaces playgrounds with new ones that are fun, safe and provide a variety of play opportunities.
The City’s playground upgrade program is reviewed and updated annually, and playgrounds are prioritised for renewal based on a range of factors including condition and age.
The City undertakes playground safety and maintenance inspections of all playgrounds at a minimum every two weeks and more detailed condition inspections twice yearly. This information determines an asset rating of the equipment, with the playgrounds needing the most attention being prioritised for replacement. We also take into consideration available budget and resources.
Shade sails are not included as part of the local playground upgrades. The City has recently completed a separate program of shade sail installation to playgrounds where there was no natural shade from adjacent mature trees.
In accordance with the City's Playground Policy, shade sails are only installed over regional and major playgrounds, and at sites that are not afforded with trees for natural shade cover.
Yes, the City’s upgrade program replaces playgrounds with new ones that are fun, safe and provide a variety of play opportunities. However, playgrounds will be replaced on a like-for-like basis, meaning that playgrounds will be renewed with items that are as close as possible to the ones being removed.
One of the outcomes of the City’s Access and Inclusion Plan is to offer accessible and inclusive open spaces. Whilst the facilities provided in each playground will differ, upgrades will feature facilities that are more accessible to all community members.
The City also installs path connections, where there is connection to a neighbourhood path network, to provide safe access to playgrounds and seating to provide a comfortable space for carers to sit and watch their children.
A greater range of equipment catering to children with a disability is provided in the City’s District and Regional Open Spaces, including Jackadder Lake Reserve in Woodlands, Charles Riley Reserve in North Beach and Bina Parkland in Balga. Additionally, Yokine Playspace is an accessible playground for prams and wheelchairs, with inclusive play equipment for all children to enjoy.
Yes, you will be able to use the park, however the playground will be closed and there will be a temporary construction fence erected around the playground site while the upgrade is completed.
We ask that you take care when using the reserve while construction works are underway.
The City has a long term refurbishment program which is reviewed annually. This program has been developed to ensure that playgrounds are safe and compliant with the relevant Australian Standards, and support the City’s Public Open Space Strategy. The refurbishment program is reviewed and updated annually, taking asset condition inspections and asset life into account.
You can request maintenance on City of Stirling owned infrastructure such as buildings and facilities, parks, reserves and natural areas, roads and paths.
The City of Stirling’s Adopt-A-Park Supporters Program assists with the maintenance, clean up and beautification of all of the City’s parks, reserves and open spaces, creating a cleaner and safer environment for everyone to enjoy. The program is a joint effort between active residents and the City to improve nominated areas by removing litter, minor litter removal, identifying hazards and reporting vandalism.
Adopt-A-Park supporters act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of our local parks and their prompt reporting helps the City attend to matters sooner. Since the program was introduced in 2008, more than 400 residents have become involved in the maintenance of over 150 of the City’s parks and playgrounds.
Supporters perform a variety of task including:
Become an Adopt-A-Park supporter
Visit your local suburb profile and search for local playgrounds near you via the 'Explore your local area' map at the bottom of the page.
There are four (4) hierarchy classifications of playgrounds within the City. These are Regional, Major, Local and Centre playgrounds. The playground hierarchy classifications are defined by their attributes including intended catchment size, access, location and the intended primary role. The number and configurations of playgrounds/play equipment within each classification vary across the City.
The City will generally consider installing fencing around playgrounds where, in the City’s opinion, a hazard will be above the City’s risk appetite. This may include locations adjacent to major roads or water bodies.
Fencing will be considered on a case-by-case basis to help deliver safe and vibrant playgrounds for the community. Alternative options such as fencing a portion of the reserve instead of the whole playground to mitigate access to the hazard whilst improving broader access to the rest of the public open space may be considered. Whilst the benefit of fencing playgrounds provides a positive response to mitigating risk to hazards, they are not a replacement for age-appropriate supervision. Consideration in regard to limiting universal accessibility and egress safety should also be considered.
White sand is the City’s primary softfall material.
Other softfall surfacing treatments such as rubber softfall will be utilised following a needs assessment and where there is a need to support accessible play provision and provide a diverse play experience within the community if there is already significant use of sand softfall in area. Consideration regarding cost, maintenance and environmental conditions such as heat effect will be considered.
Park asset refurbishment is the renewal of existing park assets at the end of economic life. Parks assets include playgrounds, BBQs, seating, drink fountains, fencing, concrete paths, park signs, etc.
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