St Johns Wood Boulevard - A new park being planned for the area

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This park is now complete.

The new park at the undeveloped public open space (POS) west of the old Swanbourne Hospital on St Johns Wood Boulevard has been completed.

Draft playground concept plans (nature-based and modular) have been developed (see document library).

These designs take into consideration the outcomes of the previous engagement feedback which was undertaken for the development of the park.

The City has sought multiple playground designs and is presenting two designs for your feedback based on the following criteria:


  • delivery within the approved budget of $136,000 with best value for money
  • best incorporated suggestions and ideas received from residents through the previous feedback
  • compliance with playground safety standards
  • appropriateness to the existing constructed play area
  • provision of inter-generational interaction
  • demonstrate a point of difference to playgrounds in close proximity.

How can you get involved, find out more or provide feedback?

If not a registered member, please register using the Register to get Involved tab above. Registering will enable you to receive ongoing updates on the project. The information and the two proposed designs are available for viewing in the document library.

Opportunities to provide feedback has now closed, however you can still ask us a question and follow the project as follows:

  • Ask us a question by using the Ask Us a Question tab and we will respond
  • Reading the project updates on the newsfeeds
  • Contact a member of the Project Design Team (see Who's Listening on this page)

The new park at the undeveloped public open space (POS) west of the old Swanbourne Hospital on St Johns Wood Boulevard has been completed.

Draft playground concept plans (nature-based and modular) have been developed (see document library).

These designs take into consideration the outcomes of the previous engagement feedback which was undertaken for the development of the park.

The City has sought multiple playground designs and is presenting two designs for your feedback based on the following criteria:


  • delivery within the approved budget of $136,000 with best value for money
  • best incorporated suggestions and ideas received from residents through the previous feedback
  • compliance with playground safety standards
  • appropriateness to the existing constructed play area
  • provision of inter-generational interaction
  • demonstrate a point of difference to playgrounds in close proximity.

How can you get involved, find out more or provide feedback?

If not a registered member, please register using the Register to get Involved tab above. Registering will enable you to receive ongoing updates on the project. The information and the two proposed designs are available for viewing in the document library.

Opportunities to provide feedback has now closed, however you can still ask us a question and follow the project as follows:

  • Ask us a question by using the Ask Us a Question tab and we will respond
  • Reading the project updates on the newsfeeds
  • Contact a member of the Project Design Team (see Who's Listening on this page)

This park is now complete.

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  • City currently engaging contractors to deliver new playground

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    The City is currently engaging its contractors to deliver the new playground on St Johns Wood Boulevard in accordance with the community’s preferred option. The City hopes to have a schedule and commencement date for delivery of the new playground in the near future.


  • Time running out to have your say!

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    This engagement project is closing soon and the City wants to hear your thoughts on the proposal. The ideas section has now closed and everyone is invited to vote for them.

    Don't forget the naming of the park. The City has received the following nominations and your votes are invited for your preference.

    • Abbey Park
    • Graylands Park
    • Montgomery Hall Park
    • Montgomery Park


    When thinking about your preference and to move forward, the City will need to make a submission to the State Government (Landcorp) in accordance with their policy. Please refer to FAQs to find out what is required when proposing a name for a park.

    Please remember that this engagement project closes on Monday, 28 May 2018.

  • Onsite information session now held!

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    Thank you to everyone who participated in the onsite information session on Tuesday, 15 May. There approximately 30 people attended from all age groups.

    There was discussion around the areas of the playground and facilities for older children (basketball hoop and suitable play equipment), planting of trees and shrubs, shade provision and seating, dog facilities and other items such as drinking fountains, barbecue and gazebo.


    Suggested names were:

    • Abbey Park
    • Montgomery Park
    • Graylands Park
    • Montgomery Hall
    • A name to reflect indigenous history – Noongar people, Whadjuk.

    To name a park, the City must comply with the State Governments policy for naming parks and reserves. This document can be found on the Landgate website or by visiting the document library on this page.

    Interpretative signage was also suggested as part of the naming and the history of the park.

    In relation to the issues raised, these have been included on the proposed plan. The City has also assessed the feedback and provided a response. Both documents are available in the document library.

    Thank you to everyone who participated in this session.

  • Share your thoughts on the proposal to develop a neighbourhood park

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    The City would like to hear from you on your thoughts and ideas of developing a park for the local neighbourhood around St Johns Wood Boulevard. Please have a look at the concept design and provide your feedback, alternatively visit the site on Tuesday, 15 May and talk to a Council Officer.

    There are a number of ways in which you can participate in this important City project. Please read the information on this engagement page to find out more.