Public open space is:
- accessible to everyone
- can have a variety of uses
- can include passive and active recreation
- publicly owned and managed by government
A mix of facilities will be considered to cater for both active and passive recreation. Based on similar projects at other councils, possibilities could include:
- Park or garden
- playspaces and playgrounds
- community gardens
- picnic shelters and amenities
- community centres
- Community sporting activities
- walking paths and connections between Warrane Road and Babbage Road
Yes, other councils have successfully repurposed bowling club sites including:
- Artarmon – playspace and community gardens with bushland walk connections; clubhouse converted to hireable indoor space
- Kensington Park, Randwick – parking, recreation space, and community centre
- Kings Park, Denistone – playground, picnic shelters, and amenities
- Petersham – hybrid approach with retained bowling green, events space, and community gardens
- North Manly – complete redevelopment into a District Gymnastics Centre
Several factors will guide the masterplan:
- drainage infrastructure – three former bowling greens include associated drainage systems that will need to be considered in any new layout
- access and parking – the site has a carpark for approximately 20 cars, and access and parking capacity is a key planning consideration
- a small residential dwelling on the site is currently tenanted
- a possible footpath connection between Warrane Road and Babbage Road is being considered
- the site is located within a low-density residential neighbourhood, and any future use must be compatible with the surrounding area
The site currently has a carpark for approximately 20 cars. Parking capacity and access arrangements are key considerations in the masterplan process.
The site is zoned R2 Low Density Residential and classified as community land, categorised as General Community Use. This means the land is held for community and public purposes and cannot be sold. A range of community and recreation uses may be permitted, subject to development approval.
If the community seeks uses that fall outside the current zoning (for example, structured or formal sports facilities), a rezoning and/or reclassification would be required. This process typically takes 12–18 months to complete.
The former East Roseville Bowling Club operated at the site from 1948 to 2017. Since closing, the site has remained largely unused except for informal recreation such as dog walking.
During Phase 1, you can get involved by:
- completing the online survey
- submitting written comments via the submissions function on this page
An additional 3 phases of engagement will follow:
- Phase 2: on site event and design walks
- Phase 3: Co-design workshops
- Phase 4: Exhibition of draft Masterplan
Yes, the engagement is designed as a four-phase process, with each phase informing the next. Community input is a central part of the masterplan process.
All feedback received during the engagement process will be reviewed and considered alongside planning controls, site conditions, and other relevant factors in preparing the masterplan.
Council welcomes local site knowledge that may affect the use and design of the site. Technical considerations including drainage, tree protection, access, and site conditions are all being factored into the planning process. You may submit specific technical information via the submissions function on this page or by contacting Council at yoursay@krg.nsw.gov.au.
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