Inner North playground

Page last reviewed 15 Oct 2025

Project description

Complete: Inner North playground.

The ACT Government delivered a new destination style playground for the inner north. It's located in the green space adjacent to Canberra Technology Park in Watson. The playground provides recreation options for people of all ages and abilities.

The community was engaged on the design between October 2021 and October 2023. For more information on the consultation including feedback summaries visit YourSay.

Key features

junior play area with a variety of play equipment
accessible play route linking a network of accessible play equipment
grassed amphitheatre
2 multi-use courts
108 new tree plantings
32 bike parking spaces across four locations
a bike repair station equipped with an air pump and tools
picnic shelters and accessible seating
barbecues, drinking fountain and bins
fitness zone with strength and circuit training equipment
accessible path network
18 car parking spaces including 2 accessible parking spaces
one accessible toilet and change room with baby change facilities
3-phase power
shipping container for local community groups to utilise and store equipment.

The Glossy Black-Cockatoo and its habitat inspired the inner north playground design. The striking features of these cockatoos and their local habitat guided the colours used across the playground.