Help Choose Tolosa Park’s New Destination Playground!

Exciting upgrades are coming to Tolosa Park — and we need your vote!

Council has developed two design options for a brand-new inclusive regional playspace, designed for people of all ages and abilities, set against the beautiful backdrop of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Community voting is open 1–30 April. Have your say, and help decide which option moves forward.

Construction is planned for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Option 1 – Nature Play Inspired

This option is strongly inspired by nature play. The central play element will be a large timber and rope climbing structure. Surrounding this will be smaller play features including a slide, balancing logs and a cubby houses.

A dry creek bed will run through the playspace, incorporating manual water pumps and weirs for interactive water play. Large boulders and native animal forms cast in concrete will be integrated into the creek area. A small walking bridge will cross the creek bed, while a large boulder climbing structure at the other end will provide additional climbing challenges.

This concept focuses on imaginative play and exploration, encouraging children to experience the feeling of being in a forest environment — climbing up high, exploring down low and interacting with natural elements.

Option 2 – Traditional Play Inspired

This option is inspired by more traditional playground equipment. The central feature of the playspace will be a series of tall play towers with large slides.

A ninja warrior-style obstacle course will be located at one end of the playspace. At the other end, spinning play equipment will be set within colourful rubber softfall.

This option builds on the success of several recent playground upgrades, incorporating popular and familiar equipment that appeals to a wide range of ages.

Elements Common to Both Options

Both design options include:

• Swings and an accessible basket net.
• A multipurpose outdoor games area with a large checker board, ping pong table and a wheelchair-accessible DJ booth.
• Audio welcome posts in various languages.
• An accessible sensory garden walk with musical play elements.
• New shelters, drink fountains, bins and BBQ facilities located at either end of the playground.
• Safety fencing where the playground interfaces with the car park.
• Existing trees retained and supplemented with new trees and seating to maintain shade and create a pleasant park setting.

If you would like to follow the progress of the new Playspace, please like and follow our Facebook page or register for updates. Alternatively, please contact us via 6216 6800 or email us at gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au.