Public Parks & Playgrounds Toilets

Public Parks & Playgrounds toilets projects prioritise safety, functionality, aesthetics, and visitor experience. Ensure your public facilities meet these standards with a complimentary design consultation.

Balancing aesthetics and complementary design with functionality, so facilities contribute to the overall park environment.
Safety is paramount, with adequate lighting essential for use during twilight hours.
Longevity and durability are crucial considerations. While vandalism may not be the primary concern, anti-vandalism features remain important.
Park toilets should offer comfort beyond the basics, and ease of maintenance is a crucial consideration.
Facilities must cater to families and children. Park visitors often plan longer stays, so accessible, inviting facilities encourage extended visits.

Integrating complementary colours and elements into the building so toilet facilities exist as a seamless part of the overall park environment.
Safety integrated into the layout and materials of the building itself, prioritising visibility, clear access, and robust materials.
Robust and durable materials designed to withstand Australian public environments, with hot-dip galvanised steel and industrial-grade corrosion protection.
Gaps under walls for efficient floor cleaning, with easy-to-clean and graffiti-resistant materials that cope with intense use.
Facilities must cater to families and children. Park visitors often plan longer stays, so accessible, inviting facilities encourage extended visits.

Roof style and design enhancements
Graphics to represent theme or local art
Materials and finishes selection
Floorplan and internal configured to use

Visible from all angles with no hidden corners
Public art, signage and quality finishes deter misuse
Clear pathways with visible entrances and exits
Built for easy cleaning and quick repairs

Coastal resilient and finishes
Hot dip galvanized framing, finished to colour
Proven cyclone, flood and bushfire resilient
Wood-look LoCAl aluminium as timber alternative

Non-porous epoxy floors for fast washouts
Gaps under walls for ventilation and easy cleaning
Hidden cisterns for simple, low-cost repairs
Easy-to-clean durable stainless steel fixtures
Strong ribbed surface for internal walls

Single cubicle toilets prevent gatherings which can lead to bullying and substance abuse

Design in Practice: Building Exterior

Raised panels
for ventilation &
ease of cleaning

Impact-resistant
wall cladding

Colours to complement
park aesthetic

Ventilation louvres

Versatile Skillion
roof style

Unisex cubicles so
parents can assist
any of their children

Auto-locking
doors prevent
nighttime misuse

Design in Practice: Building Interior

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How to plan, design and  deliver a toilet building?

A practical 14-step guide to planning, designing, and delivering public toilets that are accessible, durable, and community-ready without blowing your timeline or budget.

Past Park Projects

Lismore Amenity Upgrades, NSW

10 public amenity buildings delivered as part of a flood recovery program, replacing damaged and non-compliant toilet blocks at parks, ovals, and recreational reserves
Flood-resilient design proven under real conditions just days after installation, Cyclone Alfred hit Lismore and the buildings only needed a wash-down to be back in service
Tailored to each park and sporting venue with integrated servery kiosks, spectator bench seating, heritage graphic panels, and family-friendly features
Built to withstand repeated flooding using raised wall panels, non-porous materials, stainless steel fixtures, and elevated electrical systems
Fully accessible and AS 1428 compliant with universal access toilets across all sites, ensuring every community member can use their local park facilities

Bob Gordon Reserve, WA

Custom Capricorn 5 for City of Melville with back-to-back dual-access layout serving both the playground and wider park
Custom graphic panels inspired by the Leach Highway Futuro House connecting the building to the park's space-themed playground identity
Vandal-resistant cladding and low-maintenance materials for long-term durability and easy upkeep in a high-traffic family park
Motion-sensor lighting for energy efficiency and improved safety during evening use
Accessible fixtures and AS 1428.1 compliance creating an inclusive facility for the whole community

Picton Memorial Park, NSW

Custom Yarra 3 replacing an ageing 1980s toilet block at a high-traffic memorial park with playground, BBQ areas, and picnic facilities in central Picton, NSW
CPTED security principles built in including automated night locking, solar motion-sensor lighting, natural surveillance positioning facing the playground, and under-wall gaps for ventilation and visibility
Custom memorial vinyl graphics across all exterior walls featuring a local soldier, tying the building into the park's commemorative identity at no extra cost
Vandal-resistant construction to end the costly repair cycle with mini-orb internal cladding, concealed cisterns, through-wall sharps disposal, and impact-resistant materials throughout

Studley and Jells Park, VIC

Yarra 5 delivered for Parks Victoria's Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program part of a Victorian Government initiative upgrading 21 parks across Melbourne
Recycled Modwood timber-look slats on the exterior to blend with the surrounding bushland while reducing environmental impact
Universal access room with adult changing table wheelchair-accessible drinking fountains, and full AS 1428.1 compliance
Sustainable fixtures throughout including LED lighting and time-flow taps to manage water and energy use
Designed for longer park stays supporting families, runners, and commuters using the park daily

McCallum Park, WA

Custom Yarra 3 built for a $4.8M park redevelopment supporting new skate plaza, BMX pump track, basketball courts, and active community spaces
First Nations artwork featured on external graphic panels, connecting the building to the cultural significance of the Mindeera Spring and the adjacent Boorloo Bridge
Vandal-resistant design with concealed cisterns, through-wall sharps disposal, and impact-resistant mini-orb internal cladding
Event-ready infrastructure built into the building with rear-mounted power outlets and drainage connections to support food trucks, markets, and community festivals
Designed for future Changing Places expansion so council can add this facility when funding is secured with no major structural changes required