Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place

Closed for Maintenance
The fenced playground will be temporarily closed from Monday 9 November to Friday 20 November while maintenance works are completed. Please enjoy our open space facilities during this time.

The playspace has been designed to be inclusive for kids of all ages and abilities. It will incorporate multi-sensory and nature play elements with opportunities for physical, creative, social and passive play.

The project will include a regional-level playground and associated park infrastructure such as picnic facilities, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility.

It will replace the much-loved existing playground, which was opened in 2001 and is now in need of replacement.

Collection of old fence pickets

Council thanks community member for registering collection has now concluded for community members who previously registered.

If you're seeking timber pickets, please email Community Recreation including your name, phone number, number of pickets and engraving details on each picket: [email protected]

Playspace design

The playspace concept designs were based on accessibility and inclusive design principles and were informed by the engagement findings from the community and stakeholder consultation.

Key elements of the playspace design include:

a unique timber structure with a variety of climbing challenges, accessible swing bridge and high slides
nature play area with loose surfaces, plants, trees, water and sand
water play area with hand pumps and spurts
rocking, spinning and jumping elements including inclusive inground trampolines
dedicated toddler play area
sand play area with wheelchair-accessible table beneath a pergola
a range of swings and flying foxes with back support
sensory and artistic elements including sound, smell, touch and kinaesthetic awareness
gathering and picnic areas.

Next steps

Head Contractor (Orior Construct) is continuing progress onsite.

Construction activities to date:

Public toilet block: completed January 2025

Playground

Picnic shelters
Play elements including flying fox swings etc.

See the engagement history on the Have Your Say page.

Funding project partners

The City of Greater Geelong and the Australian and Victorian Governments have made major financial commitments to this project.

We were also successful in obtaining a grant through the Victorian Government’s Changing Places Funding. Providing a Changing Places facility will ensure the playspace is truly accessible to all of our residents and visitors

The funding will also be supported by the Touched By Olivia Foundation through a coordinated corporate fundraising campaign.