Play space
Works are now complete at Churchill Park! By transforming the former play areas into one larger area, this heritage-themed play space is now more accessible for everyone to enjoy. The new design tells the story of Rockingham’s early days, drawing on the theme ‘Forest to Sea’ and the area's timber industry heritage.
Officially opened on 25 July 2025, the Churchill Park Play Space has already proven popular, with many children exploring its unique and imaginative features. Inspired by Rockingham’s timber history, the space brings local stories to life in a fun and engaging way. Accessibility was a major focus, with new pathways, 17 accessible shelters, and plenty of shaded areas now in place to make the space welcoming for all ages and abilities.
Please note that custom signage is yet to be installed in this location.
The below images are an artist’s impressions of the Churchill Park Play Space at the Rockingham Foreshore. Which features maritime-themed and nature-based play zones with climbing equipment, swings, softfall, and woodchip surfaces designed for all ages and abilities.
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FAQs
Yes, the theme is 'Forrest to the Sea'. This tells the generalised story of the early days of Rockingham.
A variety of items, including accessible play elements, swings, climbing elements, nature-based items, reclaimed timbers, and stone etc.
The wood chips installed are specific soft fall mulch, designed for play grounds.
The mulch complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4422:1996- Playground surfacing.
This type of material, compliments the overall play space theme.
The two existing play areas have been combined. The new play area is approximately 2.5 times bigger than the existing.
Combining play areas provides accessibility and inclusive play options. This means everyone, no matter their ability, age, cultural or social background can play together. This includes parents, grandparents and carers, not just kids!
Yes, bench seats have been installed around the perimeter of the play area. Each seating node has space alongside for wheelchairs, prams and scooters etc. There is also a large area outside the play area to picnic on the grass.
Play elements have been placed in locations to provide for inclusive play. This includes rubber softfall for access within the site, play boards, accessible swings, slide, talky tubes and communication boards.
No. There will be no shade sails as this space has been designed to use the existing trees to provide natural shade.
Two new accessible picnic shelters with table and chairs have been installed directly connected to the path around the new play space. Five more new picnic shelters have also been installed in Churchill Park.
No trees were removed as part of the project. The City engaged an arborist for this project.
Yes, two new drinking fountains have been installed in accessible locations.
This is part of the City's asset renewal program. Additionally, this area sits within the Rockingham Beach Foreshore Master Plan so the project must align with the masterplan.
The proposed water play area is currently unfunded and will be considered in future capital works, when funding becomes available.
The City has installed a new access path within Churchill Park. The play area has direct access from this path.
A basketball court in this location is not included. Future development of Wanliss Street Youth Activation node will include this element.
Location
Rockingham WA 6168