The Western Playground in Queens Park is a rectangular space measuring approximately 350 sqm, bounded by a curving low bluestone wall. The existing playground is considered a medium play space that attracts and caters to infants and juniors with visitors/users from Moonee Valley, neighbouring councils and broader Melbourne. It is adjacent to an historic cottage known as the Old Caretaker’s Cottage, which operates as a café.

Bordering the Playground area and Cottage is a forecourt and exposure to well maintained open space. It is an ideal site for Council to deliver a landmark playground for community use, enhancing tourist attraction to this highly frequented regional park.

Council now wishes to breathe new life into the playground, with a design that offers both great play value and strong artistic merit.

Responses are invited that build on the Council's commitment in 2025 to The Playground Project, encouraging designs that are imaginative and culturally meaningful.

To participate in this Competition each Competitor must:

• include a key personnel member that has designed a play area and/or a public artwork.

In addition, the Lead Creative must demonstrate:

• no less than three years of practice, evidenced through an ABN that is no less than three years old.

• experience in delivering projects with a budget of no less than $500k.

Key dates

Registration

17 November to 12 December 2025

Stage One

20 November to 15 December 2025

Stage Two

06 March to 09 April 2026

To enter Stage One you must first register here.

Once registered you will be issued competition documents within five working days.