Robertson Park Playground is getting an upgrade!
We're upgrading Robertson Park Playground in Watsons Bay to make it more accessible, safe and enjoyable for everyone. We recognise the playground is important to the community and a great place for children to be active and play.
Robertson Park is a leafy waterfront park popular with local residents and visitors. Located in the top section of the park, the playground is conveniently situated close to the Watsons Bay Library, Watsons Bay Tea Gardens, Watsons Bay Baths and many spectacular coastal walks.
The fenced playground currently features a bubbler, swings, shade sails, open climbing frame, slide, gyro spinner, monkey bars and animal rockers. The playground was identified to be upgraded in our Woollahra Play Space Strategy.
We want to know what you love about the space and what could be improved or added.
Your feedback will help us develop the concept design.
Share your thoughts via the short survey below or upload an image of a play space that you love. Feedback closes 11.59pm Tuesday 20 August 2024.
The Aboriginal group who lived around Watsons Bay and South Head is believed to have been the Birrabirragal people. Shell middens and Aboriginal rock art exist around the harbour’s edge.
Robertson Park was originally named Clovelly Park. In 1909 it was renamed Robertson Park in honour of Sir John Robertson.
The bandstand rotunda in the park dates back to the 1940s.
Nearby Dunbar House was built as a marine villa in the late 1830s. It is currently closed. In recent years it operated as a restaurant and was a popular venue for wedding receptions.
Next steps
We will use your feedback to develop a concept design for the new playground. We will share our concept design with the community and ask for your feedback in late 2024. The design will be finalised and construction will take place in early-mid 2025. Find out more about Robertson Park.
