DC Foster Local Park - Playground Renewal

Project Overview

Vote on the new DC Foster playground design! 🌳🎉

Exciting changes are on the way for DC Foster Playground in Withers, and we want your help to shape the fun!

The City is planning a local playground renewal, and your feedback will help create a space where children can play, explore and connect, and where families and friends can come together for years to come. To guide the design, we’re inviting you to take part in our quick design poll and vote for your favourite playground option. Every vote helps us understand what features our community would most like to see included in the new playground.

Ready to have your say? Cast your vote and help us create a playground the whole community can enjoy!

For more information about the project, please contact Parks and Reserves Project Officer Michael McCutcheon at [email protected]

Playground Design Options

We’re excited to begin renewing this much-loved local playground. Explore the details of each option below and view the concept images in the image gallery on the sidebar.

Cast your vote using the poll below, or meet the project team and vote in person at our community pop-up at DC Foster Park on Friday 20 November 2026, from 7.30am to 10.00am.

 

Option 1 – A Day in the Bush

Inspired by the natural bushland setting of DC Foster Park, A Day in the Bush creates a welcoming playspace that reflects its surroundings through earthy tones, pops of green and bright wattle yellow.

Inclusive play is central to the design, with accessible pathways connecting children to a variety of play experiences. The Wheelspin, trampoline and basket swing encourage active play, while talk tubes and the Babel Drum support sensory exploration and social interaction. A drive-through garage and shop provide opportunities for imaginative role play and shared play experiences.

Bringing together active, sensory and imaginative play, this option offers something for children of all ages and abilities while celebrating the character of the local bushland.

 

Option 2 – Ocean Breeze

Inspired by Bunbury's coastal identity, Ocean Breeze brings the colours and character of the ocean into DC Foster Park through a palette of blues, greys and natural tones.

The Osprey Multiplay Unit provides climbing, balancing and sliding opportunities, including a tube slide and hammock net. The coastal theme continues through the Fish & Chippy playhouse, Sarah the Seahorse Springer and Tic Tac Toe Fish Panel, encouraging imaginative, sensory and social play. Swings, steppers and a rotating pyramid add further opportunities for active play and skill development.

Ocean Breeze combines physical, imaginative and social play in a vibrant coastal-themed setting inspired by Bunbury's connection to the ocean.

 

Option 3 – The Treehouse

Inspired by the mature trees of DC Foster Park, The Treehouse creates an adventurous playspace designed to encourage climbing, exploration and discovery.

At its centre is a new Mini Play Tower, featuring elevated platforms, skillion roofs and the feel of a contemporary treehouse nestled amongst the surrounding canopy. Children can challenge themselves on net climbers, a rock wall, monkey bars and Walk the Plank, before enjoying two slides, including a curved tube slide.

Ground-level features such as the Swirl Spinner, Talking Daisies, Giant 4-in-a-Row and an all-abilities swing broaden the play experience through movement, sensory engagement and social interaction, creating a destination that balances adventure with inclusive play opportunities.

  • DC Foster Park Project Planning Commences

    May - October 2026

  • City tenders for playground design options

    October 2026

  • Community invited to vote on preferred playground design option

    November 2026

  • Community's chosen playground design announced

    December 2026

  • New playground constructed

    February 2027

The City’s Parks and Playgrounds Action Plan 2023-2033 provides a 10-year strategic framework for the provision, design and management of the City’s recreation parks and playgrounds. 

The vision of the plan is to provide a diverse range of quality parks and playgrounds that meet the recreational, environmental, social, cultural and health needs of our community. 

Currently, about 78 per cent of residents have access to a playground within 400m of their home while 98.3 per cent are within 800m. 

Under the plan, this will increase to 83 per cent and 98.65 per cent respectively – meaning it will be easier than ever for our community to get out and play at their local park! 

St Peters Green is a Local Park meaning it is intended to service community members living with 400m of the space. 

We know that our beautiful city has a diverse and growing community, and limited green space to create new parks. So, it’s important we ensure our existing playgrounds meet the contemporary needs of our community.