Mill Park residents will soon have an urban retreat in their backyard, thanks to the redevelopment of a play space at Redleap Recreation Reserve.
The play space – located on Redleap Avenue, Mill Park – will include a half basketball/netball court, new play equipment with a focus on nature play, a flying fox, accessible carousel, and an upgraded shelter, equipped with barbecue and picnic settings.
Whittlesea chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the upgrade would create an urban retreat in the heart of Mill Park.
“The redevelopment will showcase the reserve’s beautiful natural landscape and create an inviting park where the community feels safe and welcome,” Ms Wilson said.
“The equipment and nature play elements will cater for different ages and abilities to ensure that the park is adaptable for our young residents as they grow.”
The redevelopment is part of improvements outlined in the Redleap Recreation Reserve master plan, which was co-designed with the local community to help guide short and long-term improvements.
As part of the master plan actions, a spacious dog off-leash area was constructed, and the three-bay practice cricket nets were upgraded in 2020.
Construction of the play space will start in March, 2022 and is expected to be complete by August, 2022.
Details: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/redleap
Michaela Meade
