During Stage 2 community consultation in May 2025, feedback was sought on the future of the Anzac Park Rocketship – a beloved landmark in Ulverstone.

The community was invited to vote on the following options:

• Option 1: Repair + reopen original for climbing.
• Option 2: Replace with new rocket + slide.
• Option 3: Replace with new rocket + launch pad tower.
• Option 4: Add a new rocket alongside the original.

What we heard

Council’s Parks and Playgrounds consultation recorded more than 1,200 responses across the online survey, Facebook and drop-in sessions.

Feedback showed deep affection for the Rocketship’s heritage, alongside strong support for a safer, more accessible play experience for the next generation.

Consultation results included a close split between:

• Preserving the original rocket (41%), and
• A new modern version with tower slides (36%)

This close result informed the recommended hybrid approach: retain and reopen the original Rocketship with safety upgrades, while adding features that improve inclusivity and modern play value (such as slides and accessible elements)