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Brickpit Park, Thornleigh

Playground improvement works

Upgrades to Brickpit Park playground are commencing in early July 2024 with completion by the end of 2024.

During works the playground will be closed. Refer to the construction notification for alternate access routes during construction.

The upgraded playground includes the following:

  • embankment play including slide
  • Inclusive play equipment
  • Junior water play
  • Shade sails over slide and waterplay area
  • Picnic shelters
  • Fully fenced playground
  • Accessible grade pathways
  • Tree planting
  • Interpretive signage and heritage brick walls
  • Custom tower
  • The playground retains the existing flying fox, swings & climbing net in their current locations

Refer to the ‘Brickpit Playground Concept Plan’ for more detail.

Refer to page three of the attached ‘Brickpit Playground Concept Plan’ to view the proposed fenced off-leash dog park area.

Delivery of the off-leash dog park area is planned for next summer following the construction of the playground upgrade from July - November 2024.

Documents

Brickpit Playground illustrative

New signage installed at Brickpit Park – November 2023

Council has updated the signage at Brickpit Park.

Brickpit signage

Brickpit signage

Brickpit signage

New pedestrian entrance to Pennant Hills Road – Opened October 2023

The repairs to the fallen section of heritage walling along Pennant Hills Road are now completed. Along with the installation of a new entry path and brick pillars.

Shortly new entry signage will be installed.

Brickpit Heritage wall updates

New Amenities Building – Opened July 2023

The amenity building construction in Brickpit Park is now complete and open to the public. The facilities include two accessible toilets and four unisex ambulant toilets.

new amenities block with concrete path and landscaping

New Park Circuit Path – Opened December 2022

The new circuit path around Brickpit Park is now complete and open to the public. The new pathway works provides a continuous loop around Brickpit Park for park users.

winding concrete path with trees either side