Van Dongen Park, affectionately referred to as the 'Big Banana Playground', is set to become an exciting new public space, transforming the town's entryway into an inviting and vibrant community hub. A destination park focusing on iconic play equipment at an important Carnarvon gateway, the park is planned to include a play zone with bespoke equipment, shaded areas with seating, landscaping and public art.

At the 28 April 2026 meeting, Council endorsed that the recent Tender for Stage One of the works be awarded to First Class Constructions WA Pty Ltd. The contractor has successfully delivered numerous local government projects across WA, including previous works within Carnarvon, and are a great fit for the project.