Tolosa Park is one of Tasmania's largest and most popular regional parks, sitting at the foothills of kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
Glenorchy City Council is seeking funding to deliver Stage B of the park’s redevelopment — building on the $6.2 million Stage A investment that transformed the former reservoir into an outdoor parkland with walking trails and water features.
Total project cost: $9.36 million | Council funding committed: $1.675 million | Funding sought: $7.51 million | Project timeline: 3.5 years
Why It Matters
Tolosa Park is already a beloved destination for families, cyclists, walkers, and event-goers. Stage B will transform it into a truly outstanding regional parkland — accessible, inclusive, and equipped to serve the growing needs of Greater Hobart. The park is also well-positioned to leverage Tasmania’s reputation as Australia’s leading mountain bike tourism destination, drawing on the 1.6 million annual visits to Wellington Park/kunanyi.
The redevelopment has been shaped by extensive community engagement and is designed with accessibility and affordability at its core — reflecting Glenorchy’s higher-than-average proportion of residents with disabilities and lower-than-median household incomes. As a free public space, it supports social inclusion, community connection, and healthy active lifestyles for people of all ages and abilities.
Stage B Projects
| Project | Description | Funding Request |
|---|---|---|
| Cycling Infrastructure | Partial realignment of the Criterium Track to improve safety and functionality, plus car park extension for better access and parking | $1.5 million |
| Pump Track | A looping, hard-surfaced circuit for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and rollerblades connecting to the Mountain Bike Park | $475,000 |
| Community Facilities | BBQ areas, shelters, seating, drink fountains, and modern fully accessible toilets with parenting amenities | $1.2 million |
| Environmental Enhancements | Restoration of natural systems and strengthening of ecological resilience across the park landscape | $250,000 |
| Accessible Walking Tracks | An inclusive, easy-to-navigate trail network for people of all ages and abilities | $1.5 million |
| Multi-use Games Arena | A hard-surfaced outdoor sports space for basketball, netball, futsal, tennis, and general play | $510,000 |
| Wellington Park Access & Visitor Centre | A welcoming gateway to Wellington Park with amenities, interpretive information, and a clear entry point to the broader park network | $1.875 million |
Project Impact
Together, these projects will create a vibrant, accessible regional park that serves not just Glenorchy but the broader southern Tasmania community — delivering lasting social, recreational, environmental, and economic benefits for current and future generations.
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