The Minns Labor 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 designs for the three-hectare park are now on public exhibition so the community can help shape the park's future.
Current plans will deliver a premier family-friendly open space which will provide shaded areas for nature-based recreation, community gatherings, and inclusive, accessible play.
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.
This is one of seven major parks to be delivered alongside the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts.
Bella Vista Park celebrates the Cumberland Plain Woodland and will connect to the nearby Kellyville Centre Park, with the designs for both parks now on public exhibition for community feedback.
The Minns Labor Government has worked in close collaboration with the local community, The Hills Shire Council and Traditional Custodians to deliver the design.
The TOD Accelerated Precincts will support the delivery of almost 60,000 homes and more than 126,000 commercial and retail jobs around key transport hubs.
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.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said:
"The Minns Labor Government is working to deliver well-located, affordable homes near transport, jobs and amenities.
"Housing growth goes hand-in-hand with high-quality places for people to relax and play.
"This is the type of local infrastructure that we want to see come in preparation for new homes."
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"This is another example of the Minns Labor Government delivering quality open spaces to support housing growth.
"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.
"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."
Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby said:
"This park will provide locals access to a great new open space right in the heart of Bella Vista where they can unwind, spend time together, and enjoy the great outdoors.
"As our communities grow, so too does the need for open spaces, I encourage people to have their say now to help shape the future of this great new park."
