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11 – 25 February 2026
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Community engagement stage 1
Current and future use survey
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Harry Patterson Park, nestled in the heart of Kardinya, is set to undergo a park and playground renewal, and the community's voice is central to shaping its future.
A range of potential upgrades are being considered for Harry Patterson Park, and the City is seeking input from the local community to help shape the future of this much-loved neighbourhood space.
The park currently features a playground and basketball hoop and is used for recreation and informal gatherings. While a full master planning process is not proposed, the playground is due for renewal and we are exploring broader park improvements.
Opportunities to get involved
Vote for your preferred playground and learn more about what’s planned for the Harry Patterson Park upgrades.
While we loved the idea of a flying fox, further site assessment identified constraints and costs that mean it’s not feasible for this project. Instead, we’ve used your feedback on what you’d like to see changed at the park to develop a draft plan that includes:
- New play features, including a small play unit with slide, toddler play elements, and a 360° basket swing selected in Stage 1
- Basketball court upgrades with a slightly larger court, new tower and backboard
- Improved landscaping with additional tree planting and a picnic table
- New paths and a small bike/scooter loop
- Enhanced streetscape, including upgrades to the South Street walkway and artwork wraps for the power box and irrigation cabinet along Stanbury Place
Our interactive image has more details; or you can explore the designs here.
Submissions close at 4:00pm on Monday, 11 May 2026.
To receive updates on this project direct to your email, click the ‘follow engagement’ button above.
Can’t see the survey below? Click this link
For more information about this project, or to request an alternative way to participate, please refer to the FAQs below.
Stage One
During stage one we invited the community help us understand how you currently use the park and your ideas for improvements.
Sixty two people participated in our survey, sharing their preferences and ideas for the park’s future. This has informed the design options we are presenting in this second round of engagement.
FAQs
| Being considered | Not being considered |
| Playground renewal | Shade sails |
| Upgrades to path connection | Barbecue facilities |
| Additional trees | Toilets |
| Seating | Drink fountain |
| Irrigation | Lighting – not in budget, but could apply for funding/grants |
| Basketball court | Playground fencing |
| Small bike/scooter loop | Pump track |
| Flying fox |
Harry Patterson Park is a valued local space, and the City wants to ensure any future upgrades reflect how the community uses the park now and how they would like to use it in the future.
Community feedback will help the City understand priorities for the park, explore options for potential improvements (including the future of the existing basketball facility), and ensure upgrades are inclusive, practical, and responsive to local needs.
With two stages of engagement, the City can test ideas, identify what matters most to residents, and use this input to inform design options and a second-stage community vote before any final decisions are made.
The hierarchy of parks within the City reflect state documentation/strategies. These classifications are based on the number of anticipated visitors and the distance they are drawn from:
- District parks - people will attend from over two kilometres
- Neighbourhood parks - residents from 800 metres
- Local parks - residents from approximately 400 metres
- Pocket parks - incidental green spaces around the City.
The amount of facilities/infrastructure provided at each space reflects the size and use of the reserve, travel distance and anticipated duration of time spent on-site.
The distribution of district, neighbourhood and local parks allows us to have a balanced level of the quality of space across the City.
Harry Patterson Park is classified as a local park.
Stage one of engagement is currently closed – stay tuned for the second stage later this year, and follow this page for email updates.
We want our engagement process to be accessible by all. In addition to the online survey, you could share your feedback by contacting us:
- Over the phone, 9364 0666
- In person, at the City of Melville Administration Building located at 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon WA.
Please note that only one voting submission per person is accepted. Multiple submissions are removed. In line with our procurement process, any submissions from playground suppliers are also removed.
This project is being funded as part of the City’s capital works program. It should be noted that the budget for this project is limited.
To stay informed as the project progresses, click on the 'Follow Engagement' button to receive email updates.
We take our privacy obligations seriously. Personal information is information we hold, which is identifiable as being about you. Our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information is regulated by the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988. You can find out more information about your privacy rights at the Privacy Commissioner's website and on our privacy page.
We may collect personal information from you when you participate in an engagement. This may include your email address, residential address and demographic information. This information is used to analyse engagement results, review communication objectives and obligations, or to communicate information to you about the outcomes of the engagement.
Timeline
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24 April - 11 May 2026
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Community engagement stage 2
Design option voting
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October/November 2026
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Construction
Anticipated park upgrade construction
Engagement Updates
Who's listening
| Name: | Open Space Design |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Phone: | 9364 0666 |
Location
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