We upgraded the Mary MacKillop Reserve playground in Surrey Hills to improve the play experience for children of all ages.
![Playground showing a timber unit with slide, walkway and climbing stairs](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-11/2023-11-002-Mary-Mackillop-Park-Playground-4-1.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=LkA71I8N)
![Playground showing pullup bars and timber unit with play shop front and slide](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-11/2023-11-002-Mary-Mackillop-Park-Playground-2-1.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=GdTxUFh0)
![playground showing climbing frame with seat in the background and a grassy play area with trees](/sites/default/files/styles/council_photo_gallery_small/public/2023-11/2023-11-002-Mary-Mackillop-Park-Playground-3-1.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=jt8qG1C5)
Playground features
We've kept the play castle from the previous playground and added play features to suit both younger and older children.
For older children
- a taller section of the castle-themed play unit with a climbing net and large tube slide
- refurbished swings with 2 strap seats
- monkey bars.
For younger children
- an improved toddler end of the castle play unit with a double slide, shopfront and cubby play
- updated rockers
- updated swings with 2 toddler seats.
The new playground also has a netball hoop and options for nature play.
More information
- Mary McKillop Reserve playground is on the corner of Payne Street and Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. It's classified as a local playground. Find out more about playground categories.
- The playground's design was shaped by community feedback over 2 stages of consultation. Find out more on our Mary MacKillop Reserve playground renewal consultation page.
- Learn about when and why we upgrade playgrounds.