Granville Park Playspace

CONTEXT is partnering with Cumberland City Council on a transformative revitalisation of Granville Park in Merrylands that will expand the playspace, upgrade recreational facilities and create a welcoming, inclusive environment promoting healthy, active lifestyles.

The project aligns with Council’s community vision of “Welcome, Belong, Succeed” and its planning for open space and recreation reinforcing the park’s role as a safe, free public space where families can relax and children can play.

The new playspace integrates adventurous nature play with mounded slides, natural tiered seating, climbing towers, a universal carousel, accessible swings and a communal shade structure. At its centre, a sensory‑rich splash pad offers jets, misters, water pumps and a signature cascading water feature inspired by a local First Nations story about smoke transforming into rain. The enlarged water play area — named the Laurie Ferguson Splash Park — provides an exciting interactive experience for children of all ages, while new amenities like modern change facilities and toilets ensure the park remains accessible and enjoyable for everyone.