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About the project

Parks Victoria is upgrading the much-loved facilities at Wattle Park in Burwood.

Park visitors can now enjoy an upgraded Tan-style walking and running track around the park, a new adventure playground with swings, a tram fort, and a sensory garden.

Parks Victoria is working to deliver the few final aspects in 2024, including the installation of the ceremonial space, and the restoration of the heritage trams.

Wattle park metal slide for kids, kids playing in the park, mum pushing a stroller

Where is the park located?

Wattle Park is located in Burwood, about 15 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People.

wattle park map

When can I visit the park?

You can visit Wattle Park now. Most of the work have been completed. For the latest conditions before you visit, always check the Parks Victoria website.

Timeline

  1. Government commitment to create a ring of parkland around Melbourne

    Completed November 2018

  2. Planning phase

    Completed between 2019-2022

  3. Community consultation - Stage 1

    Completed late 2020

  4. Community consultation - Stage 2

    Completed between June - July 2021

  5. Walking and running track

    Completed late 2022

  6. Playscape

    Competed early 2023

  7. Heritage tram works

    2024

  8. New ceremonial space

    2024

More information

For a fact sheet, contact the Suburban Parks Program team.

For more detailed project updates visit the Parks Victoria website.

Page last updated: 08/08/24