The Werribee Open Range Zoo identified a need for a small play area and shady picnic spot along the route that visitors take through the zoo. A treed mound adjacent to the Vervet Monkey enclosure was selected for “Monkey Play” – a space where children could mimic the behaviour of the monkeys in the nearby enclosure. […]
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Plum Garland Memorial Playground is one of The City of Port Phillip’s most popular play spaces, located in a prominent location on the beach at Albert Park. In order to avoid the more common references to boats as seen in playgrounds all along the coast, a new design theme was required. A unique aspect of
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Jeavons Landscape Architects were commissioned by The Sovereign Hill Museums Association to design an accessible play space as part of the evolution to provide visitors a different experience. A play space with a prospecting theme will provide a play and interpretative experience for children of all ages and abilities. The overall design intent is to
The unique and magical playground at Bollygum Park, Kinglake, based on the book by Garry Fleming, was officially opened in late 2011. More than 11 years in the making, the project stemmed from the hard work and fundraising by the local community and committee. Jeavons Landscape Architects staff, in particular Felicity Brown and Bruce Grillmeier,
The new Oddies Creek Park Adventure Playspace is one of Albury’s flagship regional inclusive playspaces. It is located close to a bend in the Murray River, with a unique design abstracted from paddle steamers and shearing sheds. The retention of the existing red gums and location of the site within the 1:100 year flood level
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The Eltham Library is a significant heritage listed building in the Nillumbik Shire. Jeavons Landscape Architects were engaged by Greg Burgess Architects to design the Children’s Courtyard as part of the new redevelopment works. Eltham Library Children’s Courtyard provides an amphitheatre space into the side of a very steep site. The landscape design is in
The Jeavons team were responsible for the design, documentation and contract administration of this unique district playground. Consultation by City of Port Phillip with the local children inspired the unique quirky playspace focused around a dragon head rock climbing wall. Pia Martyn from Port Melbourne Primary won the naming competition with her entry Portosaurus. The
This is a contemporary interpretation of an indigenous design, using local materials, totems and symbols and creating a unique play space beside Lake Wendouree. The play space provides sensory play experiences for young children in a unique, small scale and highly detailed environment. Jeavons worked from a design provided by the local Aboriginal artist (Billy
Bicentennial Park Playground is an old favourite with many locals who know the site as Mount Chelsea. Jeavons Landscape Architects carried out the landscape planning and design documentation of the playground including schematic carpark layout. Diverse stakeholders included Council, Victoria Police, Chelsea Community Renewal and Scope Victoria. The new playground has a range of whimsical
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The Growing Wild Partnership is working with Melbourne Zoo to develop the design for this new precinct. The partnership consists of: Jeavons Landscape Architects, CHC Architects, & Arterial. The focus of this project is the development of a new precinct within the Zoos aimed at children aged 3 to 8. The current Stage of this
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