FAQs
What is an all-abilities playground?
Play can be for everyone – young and old, families and carers, and people of all abilities.
We want to provide play spaces that are more inclusive, improve accessibility and that bring us all together.
An all-abilities playground provides a variety of play opportunities to suit different needs and promote active and healthy lifestyles.
Can the park stay open later?
The park is open every day from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings time, and 6am to 6pm other times.
Being in a residential zone, the park is locked overnight to protect the amenity of the nearby residents.
Council is not considering a change to the opening hours of the park at this time.
When will the upgrade work start?
This project is a major renewal which is currently in the early planning and design stages. Following this consultation, a concept design and further round of consultation will occur, before setting a date for construction.
We are expecting the playground construction to start around late 2027 or early 2028.
We will keep our community updated on progress and any impact on access to areas of the park closer to construction.
Can exercise and fitness equipment be included in the playground renewal?
The site has been identified as a location for the addition of exercise facilities through Council’s Play Strategy. This is a long term (15+) plan for the site, recently endorsed by Councillors.
Feedback is welcomed during the consultation period, to help us understand community desire for exercise equipment.
Will any existing elements at the playground be kept?
Existing items in good and safe working condition – such as the shade sail, existing benches or BBQs – may be retained or repaired where suitable.
Will there be improvements to the amenities block?
The amenities block will be refurbished to provide safe, accessible and inclusive toilets and change facilities for users of the park.
The amenities block is expected to be delivered at the same time as the playground renewal.
Will this upgrade work impact existing trees?
The park contains hundreds of trees which adds to its natural quality. Many of these have grown significantly since Council initially constructed the park in 2007.
As part of preliminary planning investigations Council has commissioned an independent arborist report to assess the species and retention value of existing trees on the site.
Any trees identified for removal such as exotic species or those in poor health will be clearly identified in the next stage of this project (concept design consultation) for the community to provide comment.
Some trees may require removal to facilitate the park and playground upgrade work, and improve natural surveillance. These trees will be identified during the concept design development and significant trees will be retained where possible.
We will incorporate existing trees identified for retention into the concept design development to ensure that we protect the amenity and environmental values of the site. We will keep our community updated on this process.
How do these upgrades fit in with broader plans for Miranda?
The renewal of Sutherland Shire Centenary Park is identified as an action in the draft Miranda Place Plan which is a long-term plan to guide housing growth and infrastructure provision in Miranda centre.
Council has referred the draft Miranda Place Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination prior to being publicly exhibited and adopted.
The draft Miranda Place Plan sets out the guiding principles for the future of Miranda Centre. Walkable, accessible, and well-designed open spaces are a key part of this plan.
By providing more residents and local workers with access to high-quality open space within a 10-minute walk, the park will contribute to a more liveable, connected, and vibrant Miranda centre.
Particularly with increased densification and projected population growth, it's important for Council to proactively consider infrastructure to support this, including high-quality open space.
This consultation is focused on improvements to the park, including renewal of its play spaces, in the short term. However, this consultation will also assist in identifying key opportunities for longer term planning at the park.
We will keep our community updated on progress.
How is Council planning for the southern end of the park?
Currently, a narrow service corridor exists at the southern end of Sutherland Shire Centenary Park, connecting to Partridge Avenue. Council will be exploring this as a future connection between the park, the wider open space network and the Ewey Creek corridor as part of its Place Plan for Miranda. The draft Miranda Place Plan is expected to be publicly exhibited later in 2026 and there will be an opportunity for our community to provide feedback.
Council is aware there is a lack of lighting and passive surveillance at the southern end of the park where the trees are now dense and known anti-social behaviour exists. Council will be considering opportunities to improve safety and access in this area as part of this upgrade and in future planning for the park.