Kaleen playground


Current update

A final indicative design is available. Construction will commence in 2024 with more information to be provided on timeframes once known.

Page last reviewed 03 Apr 2024

Project description

Construction is starting soon on Kaleen playground.

Wakool Circuit playground in Kaleen is being upgraded with a water eco-system theme. The upgrades will provide an exciting local level playground for the community.

In 2023 we invited feedback on priority elements for inclusion in the preliminary design. For more information on the consultation that took place, including a What We Heard Report (PDF) summarising the feedback, visit YourSay.

This playground upgrade is one of six significant playground upgrades happening across Canberra. You can find out more about the playground program, as well as a new recreation park being built in Casey, and a new destination playground in the Inner North.

Key features

  • New climbing tower (ages 0 -17)
  • New toddler play area with frog sculpture
  • New shade sail with artwork around the posts
  • New nature play journey with timber and stilt steppers, log elements and carved artwork boulders
  • New seating and picnic table
  • New concrete path with interactive games and lilypads
  • Existing swing frame relocated on site. Fitted with one toddler seat and one band seat (all ages)
  • Existing rocker (ages 0-9)
  • Existing combination unit (ages 0-13) with new kaleidoscope panel
  • New landscaping and plantings

Water eco-system play theme

The Wakool Circuit Playground in Kaleen will have a unique theme which reflects a freshwater ecosystem. This is inspired by the nearby stormwater and old creek system. Please click on the design below to view full screen.

Wakool Circuit playground design features a new climbing tower, toddler play area, shade sale, nature play, seating, picnic table, pathway, swing, rocker, and combination unit.

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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.