So, what’s happening with KidsTown?
KidsTown Adventure Playground has been a much-loved part of Greater Shepparton for almost 30 years. Sadly, age and flood damage have taken a toll.
From the August 2025 Council Meeting, Council resolved to:
- Begin a comprehensive community engagement process to shape a new KidsTown Master Plan.
- Allocate $650,000 in 2025/26 for essential rehabilitation works in collaboration with key stakeholders.
This marks the beginning of a journey to secure the future of KidsTown as a safe, inclusive, and iconic space for generations to come.
Your voice, our next step
Consultation for its revitalisation is now underway, with planning, development and construction works highly anticipated by the community.
The first stage of the redevelopment of KidsTown is the removal of defective equipment for site remediation. Once the equipment is removed we would to know what you would like to see happen in the space until design work is undertaken and the Master Plan process can commence? It will take some time for an exciting new design to developed and at that second stage we will be looking for your participation.
QUESTION: What would you like to see done with the site before the design work starts?
Your input now will help us get the conversation started and ensure that future decisions are shaped by community needs and aspirations.
The answers to these questions and more will be shared publicly on our Project Page's FAQ section.
What are your burning questions about KidsTown?
Use the tool below to share your questions. If you see your question in the list below, give it an upvote, helping us see what matters most. We’ll use these questions to expand our FAQs on the Project Page. (max 140 characters).
24 October, 2025
Cs says:
Expand the budget and create something that people will want to travel for make a Bouncy area ball pits keep, hunt for characters like Bluey
24 October, 2025
K says:
A big slash park and update all equipment and benches and chairs and the little kids area should be updated and bees. Bring back train rides
24 October, 2025
J says:
A big and free splash park to utilise the spacious areas of kidstown that are neglected, this will be a game changer in summer.
24 October, 2025
Tegan says:
Sell the bricks again that would raise heaps of money for new families who use to go as kids who now have kids we would love to purchase one
24 October, 2025
Jessie says:
Also noticed in past visits, there's a lot of animal poo. I understand its outside but there comes a point where its just gross. Hose it off
24 October, 2025
Jessie says:
Fenced off toddler area is underwhelming. Need more fenced off areas for younger kids so parent dont have to stress as much
24 October, 2025
Melissa says:
A kids rope swing course.
Flying fox racers.
Another off ground wooden maze for kids to play hide and seek Tag.
24 October, 2025
Hayley says:
Rescue old cubby houses & turn them into little town for kids to play. Replicate or get inspiration from cubby cafe’ / 11 acre farm FB (WA)
24 October, 2025
Emily says:
More events, markets/ trash and treasure style would also be great. Food truck style festival
24 October, 2025
E says:
Splash park/a cafe/restaurant that’s open and caters for mum groups ect also. It’s a great location
Local markets could be held there also
24 October, 2025
Hayley says:
Current ‘Connections’ function space seems under-utilised. Could be reinstated as the cafe area with the option of indoor play area.
24 October, 2025
Hugo says:
More events at kids town! Markets, festivals,
