Blue Mountains City Council presents first designs of Neighbourhood Parks program

Blue Mountains City Council is inviting the community to contribute feedback on the next stage of the Neighbourhood Parks Program, as draft designs are released for upgraded playgrounds in three local parks.

The community is being asked to choose between two impressive playground designs for Medlow Bath Park and Thomas Park in Blaxland and Golden Horizons Park in Hazelbrook over coming weeks.

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill shared “these designs have been directly shaped by feedback we received during the first phase of consultation. They reflect what the community has told us they wanted.

“Now is the time for the community to tell us which design they think will best serve their local area.

“Each of the designs aims to provide a broad range of equipment and activities that support the development of gross motor skills and encourage interactive, inclusive play for children of all abilities.”

In 2024, Council undertook the first round of engagement for Medlow Bath Park, one of 16 parks being upgraded across the Mountains as part of the Neighbourhood Parks Program. Community members, including local families, community groups, sporting clubs and schools contributed to the consultation.

Two designs have now been developed for each park, each aiming to reflect community priorities within available budgets, while complementing nearby recreational spaces.

“This is about listening and delivering,” Mayor Greenhill said. “Council is committed to creating high-quality, accessible parks that support the health and wellbeing of our community – now and into the future.”

Residents are encouraged to review both designs of Medlow Bath Park and complete a short survey to let Council know which design they prefer. The Medlow Bath Park designs are open for consultation until 21st May 2025.

Design options for Thomas Park and Golden Horizons Park will be released for community feedback in the coming weeks.

Last year Council also completed phase one of the consultation process for another four parks in the program: Melrose Park, Katoomba; Wilson Park, Wentworth Falls; Bundah Park, Winmalee; and Hall Park, Mount Riverview, and expect to present design options for these parks to the community around August this year.

The Neighbourhood Parks Program is funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program. 

To view the draft designs of Medlow Bath Park and have your say, visit yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/neighbourhood-parks

Image: Concept render of the Medlow Bath Park Playspace