Families who regularly make use of the Brookfield Recreational Reserve have something to look forward to. Work is now underway to replace the park’s ageing playground equipment, with a brand new play space set to be unveiled by late April.
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The upgrade kicked off on 23 February, with the old equipment being removed and a fresh installation taking its place. A new pathway will also be installed as part of the works.
Residents walking past will have noticed the picnic area has been fenced off for the duration of the project. Beyond that, disruption to park users is expected to be minimal and the rest of the reserve remains open while the work is completed. The project is listed as running through to 20 April 2026.
Parks like the Brookfield Recreational Reserve are the sort of places that quietly anchor a neighbourhood. Where kids have grown up playing, families gather on weekends, and the odd dog walk turns into a lingering chat with a neighbour. Seeing the equipment refreshed is a tangible sign that the space is being looked after.
Cr Greg Adermann announced the project and shared a render of what the finished playground will look like, giving residents a first glimpse of the new equipment before it’s even out of the ground.
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Also in Brookfield, works at Blackbutt Place Park are scheduled to wrap up by the end of this month. The project, which has been underway since November last year, involves upgrading the lighting near the park’s dog off leash area. The upgraded lighting is expected to improve safety and amenity for park users after dark.
Published 16-March-2026
