The campaign to save Point Cook’s much-loved Pop Up Park has gathered pace, with local families urged to share their stories and take part in upcoming consultations.
Point Cook Action Group has been a consistent supporter of the park, describing it as a vital community initiative. Organisers say the park brings residents together, supports small businesses, and creates a lively meeting place in the town centre.
Families are being encouraged to provide feedback online through Wyndham Council’s consultation platform, The Loop, and to attend two in-person sessions at the park on Sunday 7 September and Thursday 11 September.
Letters and personal stories are central to the campaign. Residents are being asked to explain what the park means to them, how often they visit, the activities they enjoy, and where they spend money when they come to the area. “We all love the Pop Up Park and would like it to be retained isn’t it?” the organisers asked in a statement.
Children are also being invited to play a role, whether through writing letters, making posters, recording short videos, or sharing messages on social media with the tag #SavePointCookPopUpPark. Schools and daycare centres are being asked to help spread the word through newsletters.
The group has provided a list of contacts at Stockland, Wyndham Council, local councillors, and MPs, encouraging residents to make their voices heard directly. Media outlets, including ABC News, The Age, and Wyndham TV, have also been identified as platforms where supporters can share their views.
The campaign has been strongly backed by Karthick Thanigaimani from Point Cook Action Group, who has been vocal in pushing the cause to local community organisations. His efforts have helped bring more residents and cultural groups into the conversation about the park’s future.
For campaigners, the park represents more than open space. It has become a hub for community life and a driver of local activity, with its future now uncertain.
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