Birchgrove Public School
Tucked into a hillside with million-dollar views across Sydney Harbour, Birchgrove Public School is anything but ordinary — and their new playground needed to match.
Project Overview
- Project Type
- Schools, Childcare & Education
- Budget (Equipment Only)
- $215,000 – $260,000
- Date Built
- 2025
With a 130-year legacy of public education in the heart of Balmain, Birchgrove PS blends rich heritage with forward-thinking learning environments. This new playground follows suit — a future-proofed space for movement, exploration, and connection, thoughtfully designed to slot into its unique surroundings.
The standout feature? A fully customised Connect unit, equipped with a 4m SkyClimber, and Stepping Pods — all engineered with corrosion resistance as standard, to withstand the salty coastal breeze and keep looking sharp for decades.
Installation wasn’t without its challenges. The steep, multi-level site required careful planning and precision — but the result is a dynamic play space that feels at home on the edge of one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes.
Set in our rainforest-inspired ‘Daintree Discovery’ colour palette, the playground echoes the green canopy of nearby reserves, softening the structure against its historic red-brick backdrop and leafy surrounds.
Designed to cater to a high-energy student cohort, the space balances movement, coordination and social play. From scaling the SkyClimber to hopping across Stepping Pods or simply hanging out — there’s something for every age and ability, all within a compact footprint that maximises play value.
More than just a playground, it’s a place to recharge, reset and connect. And with a view like this, who wouldn’t want to stay outside a little longer?
