Kings Park Improvements - Stage 2

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has completed the construction of Stage 2 of the Kings Park improvements project which aims to evolve the park into a more user-friendly precinct, with a focus on improving users’ experiences and enabling greater public patronage.

Stage 1 works in Kings Park were completed in December 2020 and included additional parking spaces close to Boundless Playground.

The Stage 2 works commenced in August 2021 and were completed in April 2022. They included:

• additional parking near the Parkes Way underpass near Blundells Cottage;
• relocation of parking from Blundells Cottage to the new parking area;
• closure of the centre section of Wendouree Drive from Blundells Cottage and near Aspen Island to a cycle only path;
• works to assist the redirection of commuter cyclists from RG Menzies Walk to existing asphalt paths (in Commonwealth Park);
• a new dedicated coach drop-off near Blundells Cottage and a coach drop-off at the National Police Memorial;
• additional disabled parking bays located at the new car park near Blundells Cottage (north end of park); and
• improved mobility and wheelchair accessible pathway to Blundells Cottage.

Cyclists are being encouraged to utilise the wide tree-lined cycle only path which can be accessed from the north near Blundells Cottage or from south at the road closure point. With RG Menzies Walk becoming more popular, cyclists are encouraged to use alternative paths where possible. The asphalt paths in Commonwealth Park and Kings Park offer some alternative routes where there are usually fewer pedestrians.

Kings Park Stage 2 also included relocating parking from the middle of the park to the new car parking area west of Blundells Cottage, additional carparking slots, and bus pick-up and drop-off areas near Blundells Cottage and near Boundless Playground. Further stages of the improvement works are proposed when funding becomes available.

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