The NSW Government has unveiled designs for a major new park near the Bella Vista Metro station, to be delivered as part of a $520 million investment in the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts.
The Government has worked in collaboration with the local community, The Hills Shire Council and Traditional Custodians to deliver the design for the three-hectare park, which is now on public exhibition.
The plans will deliver a premier family-friendly open space which will provide shaded areas for nature-based recreation, community gatherings, and inclusive, accessible play.
“The new Bella Vista park will be a place for people to come together to relax, play, exercise and enjoy nature for generations to come,” said Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully.
“The draft design has taken inspiration from the nearby Cumberland Plain Woodland to deliver a three-hectare park which reflects the area’s natural environment.”
Key design features include:
- A community green bordered by open woodland, which can be used for both casual ball games and community events.
- An amphitheatre for small performances with nearby picnic spaces.
- Extensive woodland and native plantings and a generous tree canopy to create cool shaded environments.
- Family-friendly play zones, including forest-themed play area, interactive waterplay and spaces for casual sport and active play.
- Terraced lawns and quiet gathering areas.
- A network of accessible paths and walking trails, winding through shaded groves, linking key play and gathering areas.
- Culturally enriched spaces informed by Traditional Knowledge to support learning and reflect Connection to Country principles.
The project is one of seven major parks to be delivered alongside the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts.
Bella Vista Park will connect to the nearby Kellyville Centre Park, with the designs for both parks now on public exhibition for community feedback.
“Housing growth goes hand-in-hand with high-quality places for people to relax and play,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car.
“This is the type of local infrastructure that we want to see come in preparation for new homes.”
The Bella Vista District Park design is on public exhibition until 5pm Thursday, 23 April.
For more information and to have your say, attend an in-person pop up in the local area and visit, NSW Planning.
