Zone 2: The Heart + Playground is the second stage of the Wilson Park Precinct Master Plan and represents the 'Heart' of the precinct.

The Master Plan was guided by extensive community consultation and visioning with local residents, which revealed:

• Themes of Heart, Sport and Nature
• Desirability of a natural park
• Emphasis on artwork to acknowledge the culture and past of the location
• Inclusion of an entry piece artwork in a 'Town Centre' location

Bringing the heart to Wilson Park

Planning for Zone 2 commenced in September 2022 while construction of Zone 1 was underway. This included site investigations, a Place Audit and stakeholder consultation to inform the design concepts.

Ecoscape Australia were engaged to complete the Detailed Design Development and Documentation. The final design was guided by the community engagement findings, concept planning and technical feasibility outcomes, and was delivered in September 2024.

The construction contract was awarded to Phase 3 Construction Pty Ltd in December 2024, and works commenced on site in March 2025.

Design

The design for Zone 2 aims to create a public space that is welcoming, inclusive, safe and reflective of Rivervale’s character by referencing its history whilst also delivering on the expectations of a contemporary public space suited to its users.

It includes a series of key elements, including the Town Square, playground and nature play, pump track, and public artwork.

Click on areas and icons in the map below to learn more about their features.

Please note, the locations identified on the map are approximate. For exact locations, please refer to the design documentation.

View the design documentation:

View the Wilson Park Precinct Zone 2 Design Summary

View the Landscape Architectural Drawings

View the 50% Design Development documentation

View the Public Artwork Strategy

3D overviews of design elements: