We are making changes to Tate Park to make it a more inviting place to spend time.
Currently Tate Park in Pascoe Vale is home to a small playground, with older equipment.
We have plans to remove this set of play equipment and create a passive recreation space in its place.

Why are we removing the play equipment?

The decision to remove this play equipment in is line with our Merri-bek Play Strategy. The Strategy identifies the need for removals of play equipment in certain situations. This includes when the play space site is very small and there is an upgrade of an existing play space within 500 metres walking distance taking place.

Playground at Esslemont Reserve

Tate Park is very close to Esslemont Reserve on Somerset Street. Upgrading of the reserve and play space at Esslemont Reserve was completed midway through 2025. The new, larger play space there has a much expanded range of play opportunities, along with an extensive area of nature-based play under the shade of Ironbark trees adjoining the play space.

The walkway that leads from the Avoca Street footbridge along Moonee Ponds Creek has been sealed and extended. This provides a more direct walking route between Tate Street and Esslemont Reserve.

Project updates

Join the conversation

  • Phase 1: gathering ideas

    First we want to understand how people use the park and how they would like to see it improved.

    See what people said 

  • Phase 2: draft concept plan

    After we hear from the community we will prepare a draft plan for community feedback.

    See the draft concept plan 

  • Phase 3: revised plan

    Thank you for all your feedback on the draft plan. We have now finalised the concept plan, informed by your comments.

    Take a look at the concept plan 

How can the community influence this project?

What can be influenced?

  • Whether to include a rain garden and what it could look like
  • Locations of trees

What can't be changed?

Removal of the playground equipment is non-negotiable.

Some features are not able to be included due to budget or amenity constraints.
These inlcude:

  • Public toilets
  • BBQ
  • Play equipment
  • Shade structure
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