Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct upgrades

Due to consistent rain in recent weeks, the soft fall at the kids' play space at Wentworth Falls Lake has deteriorated quickly. A temporary fence has been put in place, while works are undertaken this week to make it safe again.

Soft fall patching will be laid as soon as possible. It will need time to dry, and this is expected to take only a few days (depending on the weather).

We are currently fine tuning the designs for the new play space in this area after receiving some great feedback from the community in December and January. We look forward to sharing these with you later this month!

The new playground is to be built in the coming months.

Choose your play space!

Council has secured funding through the 'Everyone Can Play' Grant to replace the senior play space near the toilets. The junior pirate-ship play space will remain, as it is still in good condition.

We need you to choose your preferred option for the play space, through our survey. Both options have a nature-based style with many adventurous and inclusive elements. Let us know which option you prefer and there is some scope for mix and match, so you can also let us know which are your favourite pieces.

View Design Option 1

• Climbing tower and cargo nets between platforms
• Giant nest swing and pair of traditional swings
• Slide off platform
• Shaded decking under trees
• Tunnel

View Design Option 2

• Climbing tower and climbing trail
• Triple bay swing set with a variety of 6 swings
• Slide off climbing tower and double slide off gazebo
• Shade sail over swing set and sensory elements
• Bungalow style cubby house

You can also view the Comparison Table to see what elements are common to both options. For more information about what an Inclusive Play Space is, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.

You can also download the colouring in sheet for the kids!

The final design will take into account your preferences as well as being within the capacity of the allocated funding.

The survey is open from 11 December 2020 to 17 January 2021.

Don’t miss the chance to have your say at this popular location!

A replacement play space is coming soon!

Council has secured funding through the 'Everyone Can Play' Grant to replace the senior play space near the toilets. The junior pirate-ship play space will remain as it is still in good condition.

We are currently working on new inclusive play space designs that we will share with you in the coming weeks.

This funding is separate to the Western Sydney City Deal Liveability grant that is funding other improvements at Wentworth Falls Lake.

We are currently seeking feedback on the early stage preliminary Masterplan and your thoughts on replacing the playground.

When viewing the Masterplan, you may find the Site Analysis and Design Strategies useful reading as well.

We are still working on other documents including a Plan of Management which will be formally exhibited later in the year along with the final draft Masterplan.

To find out what a Plan of Management and Masterplan is, please click here to our Frequently Asked Questions.

Developing Plans of Management, and finalising designs is a long process. Council is required to follow certain steps, and get approvals from other Government departments along the way. This can take some time to complete.

We are also looking into the safety of the dam wall as part of the design for the new accessible walkway and we will let you know when we have more information.

Yes, while works on the playgrounds are not included in the City Deal Liveability grant, additional funding has been found through the ‘Everyone Can Play’ grant to replace the old equipment located near the new toilets.

The pirate ship playground is still in good condition so it will be left as it currently is. We would like to know what type of replacement playground would be best for Wentworth Falls Lake.

As we can’t meet with you on site to talk about what you and love, and your ideas for Wentworth Falls Lake Park, we’re asking you to let us know by sharing photos on Instagram. You can share photos showing something you love about Wentworth Falls Lake Park, or an idea you have for the future, or both! Make sure you use the right hashtags, so we can include your ideas and feedback

• Sharing what you love? Use #ilovewentworthfallslake
• Sharing an idea for the future? Use #wentworthfallslake and #myidea

Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Wentworth Falls Lake Dam.

It is a legislative requirement and also in line with the proposed improvements for the accessible walkway over the spillway.

The dam wall will be closed to the public at various times over March and April while investigations are undertaken.

Council manages 105 parks and 56 formal playgrounds across the Blue Mountains.

Not every park and playground is the same. We have different kinds of parks and playgrounds, which people use differently, and need different equipment and management.

Wentworth Falls Lake Park is one of four district parks in the Blue Mountains. District parks are large and high quality parks that cater to the needs of the broader Blue Mountains community. They offer a wider variety of activities and settings and are often the most popular parks and playgrounds.

In addition to the different types and levels of parks, Council provides a range of different play types across our playgrounds and parks, to ensure there is something to suit children’s diverse needs and ages.

Read more about our parks and playgrounds.

No. These improvements are important and we want your help to shape the designs. Consulting with you will also help us identify other priorities for the Plan of Management, and all future works will reflect those priorities.

No. The City Deal upgrade, and the Plan of Management will enhance the space and the way the community uses it making it easier to get around and protect the environmental values that make it so special. Our goal is to find out what you love about Wentworth Falls Lake Park, and improve the experience for all.