Peakhurst Park Adventure Playspace
We're planning an exciting upgrade at Peakhurst Park that will create a purpose-built youth recreation zone.
We are sharing our design for a new playspace in Peakhurst Park. We would like your feedback on a number of key features.
📌 Peakhurst Park is getting an upgrade with new mountain biking trails and a parkour park
🚴 The upgrade includes beginner and intermediate biking trails designed for skill development
🏃A new parkour park called "Red Ruins" will feature three training zones for different skill levels
💬 We're after your feedback on key design choices for the Parkour Park and basketball court
💡 We want to hear from people of all ages and abilities
What is an 'Adventure Playspace?'
An adventure playspace is an outdoor space designed to challenge young people physically and mentally while keeping them safe.
Adventure playspaces are different from traditional playgrounds because they:
- Offer a sense of exploration and discovery
- Support different skill levels (beginners through to experienced users)
- Encourage imaginative play and creativity
- Create spaces where young people want to stay and enjoy activities together
Where in Peakhurst Park will be Adventure Playspace be built?
The Adventure Playspace will transform unused areas in the eastern corner of the Peakhurst Park, nearest the synthetic soccer field. The closest streets are Trafalgar Street and Pearce Avenue.
What we are planning
The Peakhurst Park Adventure Playspace is a purpose-built youth recreation zone. The upgrade creates an active and passive zone that work together:
The Active Zone
These activities are grouped together to create a lively, energetic space where young people can be active, develop skills, and have fun. Here you'll find:
- Mountain Biking Trails: Two purpose-built trails for different skill levels
- Parkour Park ("Red Ruins"): A Victorian brick ruin-inspired training space
- Basketball Court: Relocated to sit alongside the biking and parkour activities
The Passive Zone
These areas balance the high-energy Active Zone and includes:
- Mounded lawn areas for relaxing and watching
- A rain garden that manages stormwater naturally
- An accessible connecting pathway network
Artist Impression of the site, including basketball court, parkour park and mountain bike trail 
Artist impression of the mountain bike trail
Artist impression of the basketball court and table tennisMore about the Adventure Playspace features
The Mountain Biking Trails
We're creating two mountain biking trails designed for different skill levels and riding styles:
Green Flow Trail
BeginnerWhat You'll Find
Rollers and berms (banked corners) that help you build skills and confidence
Who It's For
Beginners and riders developing their skills
Blue Jump Line
IntermediateWhat You'll Find
1.5 metre jumps and features that challenge more experienced riders
Who It's For
Intermediate riders looking for more technical challenges
Want to see more?
We've prepared a short fly-through animation of the mountain bike trail. Click here to open the video.
Red Ruins Parkour Park
AdventureParkour is a physical activity where people move through their environment using running, jumping, climbing, and other movements. It's creative, physically demanding, and helps develop problem-solving and body awareness.
The Game Map Layout
The parkour space is organised like a game map with three distinct training zones:
- Low Zone: Ground-level movements and basic features for beginners
- Medium Zone: Mid-height features for intermediate participants
- High Zone: Advanced features for experienced parkour practitioners
Why the "Ruin" Aesthetic?
The red brick ruin design creates:
- Engagement: The maze-like layout and ruin feeling creates a sense of adventure and discovery
- Imaginative Play: The environment encourages participants to imagine stories and challenges
- Safety Through Design: While the interior feels like a maze, the space is designed so all areas can be seen from outside
Key Design Features
- Softfall surfaces: Safety cushioning underneath jumping areas in muted colours
- Concrete exterior: Solid concrete walls for visual interest and durability
- Woodchip pathways: Low-grip surfaces that create a "floor is lava" challenge
- Two bases: Sandstone seating areas that encourage team games
- Clear sightlines: Entire space visible from public pathways and street lighting
Why this upgrade matters
This upgrade addresses several important community needs:
✅ Youth Engagement: The space is designed to be genuinely engaging and appealing to young people, offering something different from traditional parks
✅ Safety and Transparency: The design includes passive surveillance (natural sightlines and lighting) so the space feels open, welcoming, and safe
✅ Environmental Sustainability: The design manages stormwater and protects existing trees
✅ Skill Development: Both the biking trails and parkour park are designed to help young people progress from beginner to more advanced levels
It's time to have your say on how you play
We're inviting your feedback on five specific design features.
We are asking:
- Would adding colour to the parkour park improve the experience?
- Which type of training element would be better in the parkour park; bars, walls, or a mix of both?
- Whether the low parkour walls should be finished in sandstone or red brick?
- Whether the basketball court should have a basketball hoop only, or a combined basketball hoop and futsal goal?
- What kind of artwork would you like to see for the court?
This survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and is open to everyone – children, young people, families, carers, and community members of all ages and abilities.
You can complete the survey here: Peakhurst Park Aventure Playspace Parkour Park feedback
Feedback is open until Sunday 22 February 2026.
We value the input from children and young people and also want to protect their privacy. Please do not include any photos, names, or details that could identify a child or young person.
Where do I send my hard copy or printed feedback?
If you are returning hard copy information, please quote SF25/4465 Peakhurst Park Adventure Playspace at the beginning of your submission and return:
- In person to Georges River Council Civic Centre or Libraries
- Via email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
- Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481
* Please note Hurstville Library will temporarily close from 1 December 2025 to allow for essential fire system improvements, including a new sprinkler system. During the closure a pop-up library will be available at the Georges River Civic Centre. For more information on the closure, please view our Temporary Closure of Hurstville Library Public Notice.
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