Playground design revealed!

In February, we asked for your feedback on two concept designs for this playground. You (the community) told us you liked both equally as much, with the vote resulting in a tie! So we combined the best elements of both concepts and added some desired elements in response to your feedback. These additions include:

  • A larger shade structure on the main play unit
  • Climbing activities that are more challenging for the bigger kids
  • More Softfall for accessibility to play panels at the bottom of the unit, for inclusive play and young children.

Take a look at the new design and tell us what you think!

About the Park

Hegarty Park, Albion Park

Hegarty Park Playground Albion Park (Moles Street) is a 'local' park located within a suburban area to the west of the suburb. This location has been a well loved location for local families.

The current playground will be renewed and Council wants to hear from the community about what the space might look like. Take some time to complete the survey and share your feedback now!

Hegarty Park, Albion Park

About the project

In April 2024 Shellharbour City Council visited primary schools in the area to ask students what they want to see in local parks and playgrounds. Council staff ran a workshop on play with students from Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4).

For Hegarty Park, we asked 55 students from Year 4 of St Paul's Albion Park to share their feedback on what should be included. The ideas we heard revolved around creating an active playground with designated areas to chill and relax.

Take a look at the design concepts we came up with based on their feedback and let us know which one you prefer!

Please note: These designs are concept only, the final design may vary slightly based on location requirements and other feedback.

Previous Consultation

Concept 1: Concept 1 includes Adventure Tower with Easy Access Inclusive Spinner Swing with Toddler & Nest Seat Accessible Rocker Voice Tubes Play Shop Hut Game Panel Timber Balance Trail Disc Spinner natural shade Concept 2: Concept 2 includes: Adventure Tower with easy access Enclosed winding slide Open short slide Double Swing - with Nest and toddler swing Accessible Rocker Play Shop Front Game Panel Nature Discovery Play Additional Natural Shade


Concept 1 includes:

  • Multi-level Adventure Tower with
    • Low slide
    • Higher tube slide
  • Swing with
    • Nest Seat
    • Standard Sling Seat
    • Parent-Child Double Seat
  • See-saw
  • Voice Tubes
  • Sensory Panels
  • Low Balance Beam Nature Play
  • Informal & Formal Seating
  • Wide Concrete Access Paths
  • Additional Natural Shade




    Concept 2 includes:

    • Low Adventure PlayTower with
      • Low slide
      • Climbing frame
    • Large Spinner
    • Swing with
      • Nest Seat
      • Standard Sling Seat
      • Parent-Child Double Seat
    • Toddler Cubby House
    • Voice Tubes
    • Sensory Panels
    • 4-way Rocker
    • Nature Discovery Play
    • Informal & formal Seating
    • Wide Concrete Access Paths
    • Additional Natural Shade