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 Council’s continued commitment to improve open spaces and sporting facilities, a Namatjira Park Master Plan(PDF, 7MB) was prepared and endorsed in 2021. Your feedback has played a vital role in shaping the vision for the park.

Since then, we’ve refined the layout following further site investigations, but the overall vision remains the same. Thanks to significant federal funding, we’re now ready to progress a number of exciting improvements – and we’d like your feedback on the updated plans.

Key upgrades

We’re now progressing a number of key upgrades at Namatjira Park, aligned with both the Master Plan and community feedback. Here’s an overview of what’s proposed - and what’s changed:

Upgraded multi-sports fields with new sports lighting
- New alignment of sports fields including 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 no longer included due to space constraints and the absence of a home cricket club for training.
Traffic and parking improvements, includes expansion of car parking spots available. Note: Closure of the entrance and car park off Newport Road.
Upgraded playground, including a new nature play area and outdoor table tennis.
Outdoor gym upgrade
Following community consultation in early 2025, the outdoor gym will be upgraded in its current location based on community feedback.
Improved path and trail network with improved lighting to support safer, more accessible movement through the park, inclusive of wayfinding and distance markers.
New sports pavilion proposed at the southern end of the sports field.
- Relocated to make better use of sports viewing and improved accessibility.
New expanded skate/scooter/BMX facility for all skill levels.
Originally proposed near Spring Road, this facility will now be built at the site of the existing skate bowl.
Active play zone revised
Due to the presence of major underground infrastructure, the original plan for multiple active courts (tennis, basketball/netball, futsal, rebound wall, and skate facilities) has been revised. The new plan includes:
- 1 x tennis court
- 1 x multi-use court (basketball/netball/futsal)
- Table tennis
Covered bowling green
This work is being delivered by Bowls Club. These works are underway.
Landscaping works to increase canopy cover with minimal tree loss.