Namatjira Park Masterplan

Project typeSports precinct upgrade
Project value$18.3 million
Project schedule2026-2027

A view of the goal end of a sports oval bordered by trees.

As part of our continued commitment to improve open spaces, a Master Plan for improvements to Namatjira Park was prepared and endorsed in 2021. Your feedback has played a vital role in shaping the vision for the park.

In October 2025 we shared a refined layout following further site investigations, with the overall vision remaining the same. Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on the updated design, we heard your feedback and have adjusted the design to support your needs. The Namatjira Park Master Plan was endorsed by Council at the November Council Meeting in 2025.

View the final Master Plan(PDF, 4MB).

Key upgrades

New sports pavilion at the southern end of the sports field.
Upgraded multi-sports field with new sports lighting

New alignment of sports field featuring two gridiron pitches overlayed with two soccer pitches and a synthetic cricket wicket to cater for multiple sports and future proofing.
A turf wicket table and cricket practice nets were originally proposed but are not feasible due to site constraints.
Note: Based on feedback, Council will be installing a turf wicket table at Keeley Park (East) to ensure club continuity in existing turf competition.

Upgraded playground, including a new nature play area. In March 2026 we asked the community what they’d like to see included in the upgraded playspace. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback, we look forward to sharing the draft design with you shortly.
Note: This playground may be delivered in two stages. Subject to funding.
New expanded skate/scooter/BMX facility for all skill levels.
Active play zone includes:

1 x tennis court
1 x multi-use court (basketball/futsal)
Table tennis

Outdoor gym upgrade - following community consultation in early 2025, the outdoor gym upgrade has now been delivered.
Improved path and trail network with improved lighting to support safer, more accessible movement through the park, inclusive of wayfinding and distance markers.
Covered bowling green
This work was delivered by Clayton Sports Club.
Traffic and parking improvements, includes expansion of car parking spots available.
Note: Closure of the entrance and car park off Newport Road.
Landscaping works to increase canopy cover.

Construction stages

Outdoor gym
Complete

Demolition of existing sports pavilion
June 2026

Upgraded multi-sports fields incl. new sports lighting
Late 2026

Skate/scooter/BMX facility
Late 2026

New sports pavilion
Late 2026

Playspace
2027 May be delivered in two stages. Subject to funding.

Active play zone
2027

Landscaping and planting
2027

Timing and impacts

Temporary fencing and exclusion zones may be installed for the safety of the community during the works. There will be unavoidable noise throughout the works, and we apologise for any inconvenience and will work to minimise disruption wherever possible.

The Namatjira Park Master Plan project is due for total completion in June 2027, weather permitting. Further updates on the project will be provided as works progress. We look forward to delivering this exciting project for the local community.