A proposed upgrade to Green Bans Park in Erskineville is now open for community feedback, with submissions accepted until 30 April 2026 and plans detailing new play areas, improved pathways, and expanded landscaping.
Community Input Shapes Erskineville Park Design
Plans to upgrade Green Bans Park have been informed by earlier feedback from local residents and groups. The concept design reflects how the space is used and outlines changes aimed at improving its layout and facilities.
The proposal includes a refreshed playground featuring a double play tower with slides, refurbished swings, and a carousel. Nature play areas are also part of the design, adding informal play elements within landscaped sections of the park.
Additional seating and picnic settings are included, offering more spaces for visitors to gather and spend time in the park.
New Layout Brings Updated Features Across The Site
The concept design shows a layout that retains open grass areas while introducing new activity zones and garden spaces. Expanded planting areas and improved turf are included as part of the changes.
New pathways with brick edging are planned throughout the park, alongside a realigned footpath along Albert Street. Supporting features such as bike parking, lighting, bins, and signage are also incorporated into the design.
A nature play trail is included within the park layout, along with features such as boulder seating and garden picnic areas positioned across the site.
Tree Removals And New Plantings Planned
As part of the upgrade, several trees are set to be removed due to poor health or because they are identified as weed species. Additional removals are planned along Albert Street where garden beds are affected by shading from a large fig tree listed as significant.
The proposal includes planting more trees than are removed, with new trees to be added throughout the park and along the street frontage.
Existing vegetation, including spotted gum groves and the large fig tree, will be retained.
Feedback Open For Erskineville Community
Residents and local groups are invited to share how they use Green Bans Park and provide input on the proposed design. Feedback is open until 30 April 2026, with options to participate online, by email at sydneyyoursay@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au, by post, or in person.
The upgrade forms part of a broader program to improve parks over the next 10 years, with Green Bans Park now open for consultation in Erskineville.
Published 14-Apr-2026
