Consultation period: 23 October - 20 November 2026
We're planning a new community park for the Caringbah Town Centre, and we'd like your feedback on the concept design.
The proposed park is located on the corner of Willarong Road and The Kingsway (see location map), on land previously purchased by Council for community use.
Through previous consultation, many people told us Caringbah would benefit from a central gathering place where people can meet, relax and spend time outdoors.
The new park concept design aims to provide this through:
High-quality public open space within easy walking distance of homes, workplaces and the town centre
A greener place to relax and connect with others
Staged parking adjustments on surrounding roads
More shade and tree canopy
Improved walking and cycling connections
How will this impact parking?
The new park would create more room for play, relaxation and trees in the heart of Caringbah by incorporating Council’s existing 19-space off-street carpark on Willarong Road and 16 parking spaces on Flide Street.
We know parking matters to local workers, businesses and visitors. Informed by community feedback and independent parking studies, the proposal adds nearby spaces and uses three-hour limits to encourage turnover, helping more people find parking throughout the day.
The proposal includes:
Gardere Street: 19 additional spaces including accessible and motorbike parking, with three-hour limits (3P), planned ahead of the existing Council carpark’s closure.
Willarong Road: three-hour limits and a revised layout with an additional accessible bay and motorbike parking. Removing two on-street spaces would allow significant native trees to be retained and the footpath improved.
Together, these changes would support a greener town centre and better parking turnover, with 18 fewer spaces overall. Council is continuing to coordinate with Homes NSW on the best delivery sequence. See the parking FAQ for details.
What's included in the concept design?
Informed by feedback received during consultation in 2025, the concept design includes:.
Perimetre fencing
Shade structure with seating
Civic plaza space
Open lawn area
Play space
Footpath, lighting and security upgrades
Drinking fountain
New trees and landscaping
Bike racks and bicycle repair station
With the population of Caringbah set to increase over the next decade, a new park will grow our open space network and contribute to a more liveable, connected, and vibrant centre.
Have your say
To help us prepare for this exciting new space and ensure it meets the needs of our community, we're inviting feedback on the concept design by 20 November 2026:
Online via our survey below
In person at our Community Information Stalls:
Caringbah Rotary Markets on Sunday 25 October, 8am-1pm. Located at the carpark behind McDonalds, entry via the Kingsway
Caringbah Shopping Village on Thursday 29 October, 9am-11am and 4.30pm-6.30pm. Located 58 President Ave, Caringbah NSW 2229.Pop by anytime to chat to the project team.
In writing to Place Design Team, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Next steps
Council will review and consider all feedback received. Your suggestions will help inform the finalisation of a detailed design for the new park in 2026. Construction is expected to start in 2027. We will keep our community updated on progress.
Consultation period: 23 October - 20 November 2026
We're planning a new community park for the Caringbah Town Centre, and we'd like your feedback on the concept design.
The proposed park is located on the corner of Willarong Road and The Kingsway (see location map), on land previously purchased by Council for community use.
Through previous consultation, many people told us Caringbah would benefit from a central gathering place where people can meet, relax and spend time outdoors.
The new park concept design aims to provide this through:
High-quality public open space within easy walking distance of homes, workplaces and the town centre
A greener place to relax and connect with others
Staged parking adjustments on surrounding roads
More shade and tree canopy
Improved walking and cycling connections
How will this impact parking?
The new park would create more room for play, relaxation and trees in the heart of Caringbah by incorporating Council’s existing 19-space off-street carpark on Willarong Road and 16 parking spaces on Flide Street.
We know parking matters to local workers, businesses and visitors. Informed by community feedback and independent parking studies, the proposal adds nearby spaces and uses three-hour limits to encourage turnover, helping more people find parking throughout the day.
The proposal includes:
Gardere Street: 19 additional spaces including accessible and motorbike parking, with three-hour limits (3P), planned ahead of the existing Council carpark’s closure.
Willarong Road: three-hour limits and a revised layout with an additional accessible bay and motorbike parking. Removing two on-street spaces would allow significant native trees to be retained and the footpath improved.
Together, these changes would support a greener town centre and better parking turnover, with 18 fewer spaces overall. Council is continuing to coordinate with Homes NSW on the best delivery sequence. See the parking FAQ for details.
What's included in the concept design?
Informed by feedback received during consultation in 2025, the concept design includes:.
Perimetre fencing
Shade structure with seating
Civic plaza space
Open lawn area
Play space
Footpath, lighting and security upgrades
Drinking fountain
New trees and landscaping
Bike racks and bicycle repair station
With the population of Caringbah set to increase over the next decade, a new park will grow our open space network and contribute to a more liveable, connected, and vibrant centre.
Have your say
To help us prepare for this exciting new space and ensure it meets the needs of our community, we're inviting feedback on the concept design by 20 November 2026:
Online via our survey below
In person at our Community Information Stalls:
Caringbah Rotary Markets on Sunday 25 October, 8am-1pm. Located at the carpark behind McDonalds, entry via the Kingsway
Caringbah Shopping Village on Thursday 29 October, 9am-11am and 4.30pm-6.30pm. Located 58 President Ave, Caringbah NSW 2229.Pop by anytime to chat to the project team.
In writing to Place Design Team, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Next steps
Council will review and consider all feedback received. Your suggestions will help inform the finalisation of a detailed design for the new park in 2026. Construction is expected to start in 2027. We will keep our community updated on progress.
As Caringbah continues to grow, more people will live, work and spend time within the town centre. This new park aims to create a welcoming and accessible green space, with opportunities for recreation and a place for people to meet, relax and connect.
This short survey asks what you think about the draft concept design. Your feedback will help Council finalise the design.
We won’t be able to respond to all individual comments but will consider all feedback and share the consultation results with the community.
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