Wade Park Masterplan

Funding Council will seek funding and support through Parks and Leisure Australia and grant funding to implement the masterplan
Department Liveable and Active Communities
Status Waiting for funding
Timeframe

The masterplan will be implemented over the next 3-5 years
Strategic purpose To transform Wade Park into an inclusive, environmentally sensitive space, catering to diverse recreational needs and enhancing relaxation experiences

January 2025 update

Exciting improvements are coming to Wade Park. Groundworks will begin this week for the new toilet amenities, thanks to funding from the Department of Regional NSW through the 2022 CLIRP Community Assets Program. The existing toilet block will remain in place until the new amenities are complete, after which it will be demolished.

 

Community feedback highlighted the new toilet amenities as a key priority in the Wade Park Master Plan. The location of the new amenities will provide good access and sightlines from the play equipment areas and will be in place of where the big red bus is located. The beloved bus, which requires significant restoration, will be removed and assessed for potential restoration. This is just the beginning.

Council is working hard to secure more grant funding to deliver the Master Plan. Elements include:

  • An inclusive play space for all ages and abilities;
  • Accessible BBQs, shelters and seating;
  • Upgraded pathways for shared cycling and walking;
  • Seniors exercise station;
  • Teen adventure play area;
  • Multi-purpose sports courts;
  • A fenced dog park with agility equipment;
  • Expanded parking capacity; and
  • Improved drainage and flood resilience.
Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for your continued support as we revitalise Wade Park.
 
About the project

 

The Wade Park Masterplan has been developed for East Lismore’s much-loved Wade Park. It sets the vision and long-term framework for bringing new life to Wade Park and ensures it serves the needs of the community into the future. The vision is to create an all accessible and inclusive park that provides high-quality relaxation and recreation experiences, within an environmentally sensitive design.

The masterplan has been driven by community input and has been designed by award-winning landscape architecture consultants, CONTEXT. The Wade Park Masterplan is the result of a legacy project instigated by Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT (PLA ACT/NSW). It is a pro-bono initiative with many member organisations assisted with its development including community engagement, landscape and soil analysis, design and planning.

Lismore City Council is grateful for the care, time and dedication each member has contributed to the Wade Park masterplan. Special thanks go to PLA NSW/ACT, CONTEXT Landscape Architecture, Peak Water Consulting and Cred Consultancy who have contributed so far.

Based on the community’s vision and priorities for the park, the masterplan includes:

  • An inclusive fenced play space with a bus/transport theme suitable for all ages and abilities – including nature and sensory play opportunities;
  • New toilets/amenities;
  • Accessible BBQs, shelters and seating areas;
  • an upgrade to the existing pathways to improve shared cycling and walking experience;
  • seniors exercise station;
  • teen adventure play;
  • new multi-purpose sports courts with seating and drinking fountains;
  • designated dog park (fenced) to accommodate small and large dogs with dog agility equipment, drinking stations and seating;
  • formalised car parking at the north side of the park to increase car parking capacity and remove the car parking within the centre of the park; and
  • improved drainage and flood resilient designs.

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