Hicks Street Park Little Play Space Renewal

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Hicks Street Park is getting a play renewal!

Located in North Fremantle and tucked within the Northbank Precinct, the Hicks Street Park is a compact green space well-used by local residents. The Place & Projects Team has received capital works funding in the 2024/25 budget to give the existing play facilities at Hicks Street Park a tidy refresh. City Officers went to the Hicks St. Park community in late 2024 to discuss this project, and in response to items raised by local residents, the engagement process has been expanded.

The scope of this renewal project includes:

  • Replacing an old rocker play element with a new play feature to a similar size and value.
  • Consider relocating the existing park benches to create a more inviting space for nature play, and community socialising - subject to community feedback.

The City aims to align the implementation of this upgrade with scheduled winter planting at Hicks Street Park in June 2025, however this timeline may be adjusted subject to community feedback, with replacement play options outside the allocated budget of $10,000 being conditional to Council approval.

We are asking the community to:

  • Learn more about the project scope by exploring the Frequently Asked Questions and Key Documents.
  • Share what you currently love about the park and what replacement play element is most suitable by completing the Hicks St. Park Play Renewal Survey.
  • Attend the Hicks Street Park drop-in session (details below)

How can you meet with City Officers to discuss the park renewal?

City Officers aim to:

  • Provide clarity to the public on what changes will occur at Hicks Street Park
  • Inform the community on how to make future amenity requests and report issues with park infrastructure, safety and facilities within the City.
  • Listen to and acknowledge concerns raised and provide feedback on how public input influenced the project.

Please note: residents and businesses within the immediate area of Hicks Street Park should also receive a letter drop with the above information.

Submissions close AWST 5pm, March 31, 2025.

Hicks Street Park is getting a play renewal!

Located in North Fremantle and tucked within the Northbank Precinct, the Hicks Street Park is a compact green space well-used by local residents. The Place & Projects Team has received capital works funding in the 2024/25 budget to give the existing play facilities at Hicks Street Park a tidy refresh. City Officers went to the Hicks St. Park community in late 2024 to discuss this project, and in response to items raised by local residents, the engagement process has been expanded.

The scope of this renewal project includes:

  • Replacing an old rocker play element with a new play feature to a similar size and value.
  • Consider relocating the existing park benches to create a more inviting space for nature play, and community socialising - subject to community feedback.

The City aims to align the implementation of this upgrade with scheduled winter planting at Hicks Street Park in June 2025, however this timeline may be adjusted subject to community feedback, with replacement play options outside the allocated budget of $10,000 being conditional to Council approval.

We are asking the community to:

  • Learn more about the project scope by exploring the Frequently Asked Questions and Key Documents.
  • Share what you currently love about the park and what replacement play element is most suitable by completing the Hicks St. Park Play Renewal Survey.
  • Attend the Hicks Street Park drop-in session (details below)

How can you meet with City Officers to discuss the park renewal?

City Officers aim to:

  • Provide clarity to the public on what changes will occur at Hicks Street Park
  • Inform the community on how to make future amenity requests and report issues with park infrastructure, safety and facilities within the City.
  • Listen to and acknowledge concerns raised and provide feedback on how public input influenced the project.

Please note: residents and businesses within the immediate area of Hicks Street Park should also receive a letter drop with the above information.

Submissions close AWST 5pm, March 31, 2025.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

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    What upgrades to Hicks St. Park will be covered in this project? When will the playground renewal happen? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.

    Read the FAQ here.

  • Explainer: Play Renewal at Hicks St. Park

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    We’re making improvements to Hicks Street Park, and we want your ideas! Read through this explainer document which covers the existing conditions of the park and what play renewal options are possible within the budget scope.

    Click here to view the Hicks St. Park Play Renewal Info Sheet

  • Key Document: City of Fremantle Public Open Space Strategy 2024 - 2034

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    This project takes into consideration the aims and directions laid out in the City's Public Open Space Strategy 2024 - 2034

    In today’s rapidly changing world, public open spaces serve as vital sanctuaries, providing communities with places for recreation, relaxation, social interaction, and connection with nature. As population growth, climate change, and urbanisation pose significant challenges, the value of these spaces becomes increasingly evident.

    The purpose of the City of Fremantle Public Open Space (POS) Strategy is to provide a clear strategic direction and framework for the provision and management of POS within the City. In doing so, the Strategy recognises the challenges presented by the City’s declining POS provision per person and limited opportunities for new POS acquisition. The City’s future directions for public open space is to ensure it continues to serve its purpose to allow the community to participate and connect in a functional, flexible and sustainable environment.

    You can read the Public Open Space Strategy 2024-2034 here.

  • Related: Our Strategic Community Plan

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    This project aims to implement solutions with strategic, long-term thinking and guidance that speaks to the City of Fremantle’s 2024-2034 Strategic Community Plan, as well as the City’s asset renewal program related to parks, reserves and play equipment.

    The City's 2024-2034 Strategic Community Plan is the City’s most significant guiding document and establishes the community’s long-term aspirations and vision for Fremantle’s future. The Plan drives the City’s planning, budgeting, resource allocation and service delivery over the next decade, and was developed in direct collaboration with people who live, work, and play in Fremantle. This project meets a number of key focus areas set out by the community - most importantly that Fremantle is a "Liveable City that is vibrant, socially connected and desirable" and a "Resilient City that plans for the future and is empowered to take action."

    Read the Strategic Community Plan here.


Page last updated: 31 Mar 2025, 05:00 PM