Thornton Reserve Playground Upgrade

As part of Woollahra Council’s Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is upgrading Thornton Reserve Playground, Bellevue Hill.

The final plan includes:

a 3m high slide on the embankment
a multi-functional play unit with a double slide and climbing features for younger children
a curved climbing structure designed for children aged 6+.
an accessible carousel spinner
a multi-user seesaw
a single rocker
a double-bay swing with toddler swing and a double-bay swing with 2 strap seats and 1 toddler seat.
timber hopping logs
two rope play elements
sandstone logs with timber rails for balance play and informal seatings
timber pod seats
curved seats, benches, table and stools
a dry creek bed with native plants
a new accessible entry and pathway
and an open grass area for informal kick-about and play.
an upper-body fitness station.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 3 August 2026 and is expected to reopen in December 2026, weather permitting.

For safety, the playground will be closed whilst the works are taking place.