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Check out the new draft design concept for Bennett Park!

24 June 2025

We are excited to share our new draft design concept for an upgrade at Bennett Park, St Marys!

The old playspace and learn-to-ride loop will be removed and replaced with a new mixed recreation space. You can find out more about the draft design concept below.

Community feedback was important in helping to shape the new design. In late 2022, more than 160 community members completed our survey or attended a workshop including adults, children and teenagers.


What did we hear from the community?How was this addressed in the draft design concept?
Play areas for young children as well as tweens and teenagers were one of the most requested items.Inclusion of different play areas for young children and older children with a variety of equipment.
BMX riders and skateboarders identified themselves as being in the beginner level, and requests were made for an intermediate or advanced level pump track. A mini pump track with beginner and intermediate loops has been included in the design concept.
Local artwork and features which made the most of the Blue Mountains views from the park were important to include in the design. Proposed sandstone ‘lookout’ facing the Blue Mountains skyline and featuring Aboriginal carvings, and Aboriginal artwork on pathways.
Facilities like shade, shelters, bins and drinking fountains were supported by the community.

Design includes natural and artificial shade, picnic shelters and other supporting infrastructure.
Balance of green and open space was important.Tree planting and green space have been integrated into the design.
What is included in the new draft design concept?

You can click on the dots on the map below to find out more about the draft design for the mixed recreation space.

What happens next?

Now that the new draft design concept is complete, Council will start working towards the final design for the project. The final design takes into consideration the site conditions, any regulations, and costs in more detail.

Once the design is finalised, we will put out a Request for Tender (RFT) for the construction of the project.

This project is funded by Council, the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, and the Australian Government's Investing in Our Communities Program.

You can keep up to date with this project at: yoursaypenrith.com.au/bennettpark