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The playground design has a billabong theme and a timber look and feel to compliment the surrounding park.

The image depicts an aerial view of a playground. Various play structures are visible, such as a large wooden unit with slides, a climbing wall, and a swing set. Adjacent is a blue and yellow play area with a meandering path. The playground is nestled amidst trees and grass, with individuals walking along the paths and engaging with the equipment.
a vibrant playground with a substantial wooden play structure at its heart. The multi-tiered design incorporates a slide, climbing wall, and monkey bars, among other features. The surrounding area is shaded by several trees, and the ground is cushioned with a rubberized safety surface. The playground is both engaging and secure, offering children an enjoyable play environment.
A playground with a prominent butterfly sculpture, constructed from fabric in shades of pink and green, with a metal framework. The background features a substantial wooden playground structure, complete with a slide and climbing apparatus. Adjacent to this is a picnic shelter, offering a table and seating. The playground is surroundedby trees.
A yellow bee-shaped playground ride is featured on a brown and yellow rubber safety surface. Adjacent is a wooden playground structure, complete with a red and yellow slide, a climbing wall, and a red tunnel. The entire play area is sheltered by a black wooden roof with a brown and yellow wood-patterned side.
A wooden climbing frame with a grey climbing wall and a platform made of wood with a wooden railing. There are a variety of colored hand and foot holds on the climbing wall.

Playground features

  • a new accessible timber structure with bridges and ramps, activity panels, big and small slides, play opportunities underneath and a leaf-shaped shade structure
  • a new, more challenging rope climb zone
  • a new, safer sand play area with accessible tables, animal sculpture and a digger
  • more rubber surfaces throughout the playground area to improve access for people of all abilities
  • a new sensory water zone with sculptural elements and accessible table
  • renewed swings with a variety of swing seats
  • new billabong animal mascots
  • a new horizontal rope sway
  • a new bee rocker
  • musical chimes
  • several gathering and seating areas
  • billabong-themed sculptural items and artistic elements
  • more shade over the swings, sandpit and parts of the timber structure
  • a focus on the healthy existing and healthy mature trees in the playground
  • new and refreshed garden beds with native plants
  • retained spider rope net
  • retained circular carousel.

Parking and transport

Car parking is expected to be in high demand at the new playground in the early stages of its reopening. 

Local modes of transport to Hays Paddock include:

  • the 200-207 (combined route) bus. The closest stop is the nearby Frater Street/Kilby Road bus stop
  • walking or cycling if you are able.

Parking options include:

  • the car park located off Longstaff Street
  • the car park located off Lister Street
  • on-street parking around the area (please be mindful as this is a residential area).

More information

  • Hays Paddock playground is at 25-27 Longstaff Street, Kew East. It's classified as a regional playground. Find out more about playground categories.
  • The playground’s design was shaped by community feedback in 2022.
  • Learn about when and why we upgrade playgrounds.