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Wantirna Reserve, Wantirna
A major playground upgrade designed for inclusive, all-ages play

Project Overview

  • Fortitude Range
  • Wantirna Reserve, Wantirna
  • Parks & Council
  • Designed to provide brand-new play equipment for children of all ages and offer inclusive play elements suitable for users of all abilities.

Project overview

Wantirna Reserve, located within Koomba Park on Mountain Highway, has undergone a major playspace redevelopment as part of the broader reserve improvements for Knox City Council. The upgrade delivers a brand new playground designed to support children of all ages and abilities, with a strong focus on inclusive play and community use.

The project, completed in November 2025 and supported by the Victorian Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program, provides a modern, engaging play environment that sits comfortably within the natural bushland setting.

Design and layout

The new playspace brings together natural materials, strong architectural lines and a carefully considered layout that encourages movement, exploration and social connection.

A central vertical feature, the Fortitude Range Rooks Tower creates a striking focal point, offering high-level play and long-slide excitement while maximising play value within a compact footprint. The surrounding elements are arranged to suit a wide range of abilities, with clear sightlines for carers and accessible transition points between play zones.

Complementing this is the Echidna Combination Unit, designed with classic tactile play features such as abacus beads, interactive panels and varied climbing routes. The addition of Bush Hut 3 supports imaginative and social play, giving younger children a dedicated space for creativity and role-play.

Softfall materials, pathways and shaded areas complete the layout, ensuring a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment.

Play Elements

The Wantirna Reserve upgrade includes a diverse mix of high-value play elements:

• Rooks Tower – Fortitude Range
A bold architectural tower combining native timber and Australian steel, featuring multiple climbing routes and a long enclosed slide for thrilling, high-energy play.

• Echidna Combination Unit – Fortitude Range
A multi-activity structure with climbing walls, rung climbers, tactile panels, log walks, interactive games and imaginative play features suited to a broad age group.

• All-Abilities Swing Seat with Harness
A fully supported swing designed to provide safe, inclusive swinging opportunities for users of all abilities.

• Bush Hut 3
A charming timber play hut encouraging creative, imaginative and social play for younger users.

These elements work together to create a vibrant, accessible and future-proof playspace that meets the community’s need for inclusive, high-quality outdoor play.

Products Used

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AP7271B Echidna Combination Unit
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Rooks Tower playground structure from the Fortitude Range by Activity Playgrounds, featuring a tall timber and steel design with bright red accents, an open slide, and a long enclosed tube slide—designed to inspire courage, confidence, and resilience through movement and exploration.
AP7006B Rooks Tower
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AP7187B Bush Hut 3
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Birds Nest with Double & Single Swing
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Where Nature Meets Play

Built tough for high-impact play, our Fortitude range combines the strength of Australian steel with bold, contemporary designs that are made to last. With options to customise colours and configurations, this range is perfect for schools, parks, and councils seeking long-term durability without compromising on fun.

Explore the full Fortitude range and download product specs, CAD files, and high-quality renders

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