Overview

Council is seeking the community’s input on what they love about Wagga Wagga’s Botanic Gardens precinct and what they would like to see included in this popular open space into the future.

Consultation with the community, along with existing user groups and stakeholders, is the first stage in the development of a masterplan for the precinct.

Closed for Submissions

Submissions have now closed.

Thank you for giving us your feedback on what you like, or what you would like to see changed or improved, at Botanic Gardens precinct.

We received 59 responses over the four-week submission period: 57 online, one email and one letter.

What you had to say about the Botanic Gardens' future

Since public submissions closed on 19 July, our staff have been collating your responses to find out your thoughts and ideas about the future of this popular precinct.

Several key themes have emerged about what you would like to see changed or improved at this popular open space:

  • improved pedestrian and pram access
  • better maintenance and infrastructure, such as upgraded paths and fences
  • more seating
  • enhanced plant diversity
  • additional educational and interactive features
  • upgraded playgrounds and café facilities
  • activating event spaces more frequently
  • improved parking option

Your responses will help us shape the future planning of the precinct.

A Concept and Design Consultant has been engaged by Council to draft a masterplan, and all the submissions will be considered in this draft.

At this stage, the aim is to present the draft Botanic Gardens Masterplan to Council by early 2025.

Map of the Botanic Gardens, showing the Museum in the west, the main parks area, the mini train station, walking paths and the playground and music bowl in the east.

Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, showing the scope of this engagement

Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens entrance sign with trees and road in background
Family walking along pathway through Zoo.
Adult male and child looking at exhibition in Museum of Riverina.
Miniature railway engine and carriage with passengers.
Young people at playground at Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.
Two pigs in foreground inside stable, with people around outside fence looking at the pigs.
Choir on stage at night, with lights in arch over the top of the Music Bowl.
Farmily walking through gardens, with flowering plants in foreground
Family looking at exhibition of artefacts in Museum of the Riverina.
Trees, lawn and flowering plants in a public gardens
Man petting emu while Zoo keeper hand feeds the emu.
Flowering plants in foreground with group of people sitting on grass in the background.