The Making of Olivine Skate Park

Olivine’s newest community space is ready to roll, with an 800 square metre skate park now complete and already bringing local families together. Designed for beginner to intermediate riders, the new park reflects Olivine’s vision of creating places where residents of all ages can enjoy.

Delivered by Mirvac in partnership with the City of Whittlesea and supported by a $300,000 Victorian Government grant through the Growing Suburbs Fund, the skate park marks another exciting milestone for our community.

Home to around 2,500 residents — and growing every week — Olivine continues to evolve with amenities that support the wellbeing and lifestyle of our future community, that when complete, will be home to more than 4,500 households.

A Vibrant and Welcoming Space for Young People

Designed with care for young riders finding their confidence, the new skate park offers a fun and safe place to learn, grow and meet new friends. As the very first skate park in the City of Whittlesea, it fills an important need for local teens looking for an active space to call their own.

Located just moments from Hume Anglican Grammar and Donnybrook Primary School, and alongside Olivine’s sports ovals, dog park, playground and pavilion, the skate park strengthens the heart of our recreation precinct — a place that brings the community together every day.

Connecting Culture, Community and Place

A highlight of the new space is the artwork commissioned from respected Melbourne based Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Gunai and Wurundjeri artist Coree Thorpe in collaboration with Gadigal artist JESWRI. Their designs bring local stories to life, celebrating culture, identity and connection to Country. 

Behind the Artwork: Watch the Painting Come Together

From sketch lines to bold colour, see Coree Thorpe and JESWRI's artwork evolve across the skate park in this behind the scenes video.

Experience the creative process up close as the totems of Wurundjeri Country — Bunjil (eagle) and Waa (crow) — come to life.
Thorpe says his design blends fun, movement and cultural significance. “The focus is to be fun and celebrate the totems of the Wurundjeri with Bunjil (eagle) and Waa (crow),” he said.

These artworks help create a space that feels uniquely Olivine — grounded in heritage, shaped by community and welcoming to all.