To support healthy communities and ensure access to quality play spaces, Council maintains approximately 150 playgrounds across the Parramatta Local Government Area. These range from large district playgrounds with diverse play structures to smaller local ones designed for young families.
Rapanea Community Forest local playground is located at the corner of Brand Street and McKillop Place in Dundas Valley. It is positioned on the edge of a remnant Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest, which filters stormwater as it makes its way into Ponds Creek. Though small, it offers valuable recreational space within walking distance for the local community, encouraging social interaction, outdoor play, physical activity, and confidence in children.
With a typical lifespan of around 20 years, the playground equipment is now due for renewal to ensure it remains safe and enjoyable.
Have your say - Stage one consultation
Council invites the community to help shape the design of the playground replacement by sharing your experiences with the existing playground and ideas for the new one.
Have your say by completing the online feedback form by 5pm on Monday 11 August 2025 and help us revamp this playground for current and future generations of children to enjoy. Scroll down the page for other ways to have your say.
Next steps
Following the conclusion of stage one consultation, all feedback will be reviewed and used to inform the development of a draft concept design. This design will be placed on public exhibition (anticipated for October 2025) to provide a further opportunity for community feedback.
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