Help us name the new public open space at 10-12 Watts Street and 11 Court Street, Box Hill (adjoining sites)
This site will become a play space using natural materials, providing a chance for children to connect with the outdoors.
Suggested names for the two new open spaces need to comply with Geographic Names Victoria’s Naming rules for places in Victoria.
The principles and rules that apply to naming the two new open spaces are summarised below:
- Names should have a link to place and be relevant to the local area to ensure the preservation of our cultural heritage.
- Names can commemorate an event, person or place.
- The use of Traditional Owner languages is encouraged, and is subject to agreement from the relevant Traditional Owner group(s).
- The feature type should be included in a feature’s name and located after the unique feature name. ie: XXXX Park/Reserve/etc.
- Names must not duplicate another name within a 5 kilometre radius.
- Names must not discriminate or cause offense.
- Names must be easy to pronounce, spell and write, and not exceed three words (including feature or road type) and/or 25 characters.
- Cardinal directions (north, south, east and west) must be avoided.
What should we name this space?
25 May, 2026
WurundjeriWoi-wurrun says:
baan (bahn) – river/flowing water. Symbolises Birrarung (Yarra River) and other waterways that nourish the land and connect people to place
25 May, 2026
WurundjeriWoi-wurrun says:
wurun darrang (wah-run dar-rang)
25 May, 2026
WurundjeriWoi-wurrun says:
keelonith wilam (keel-o-nith wil-ham)
25 May, 2026
WurundjeriWoi-wurrun says:
bungjil-nurrak (bund-jil noor-rak)–Bundjil’s resting place/a place of Creator Spirit. A place connected to Bundjil watching over Country
25 May, 2026
WurundjeriWoi-wurrun says:
ngarrga-biik (nah-gah beek) – meaning Knowledge Country/learning place. A place where people gather, learn and share stories
25 May, 2026
WurundjeriWoi-wurrun says:
womin-je-ka-biik (who-min-jek-ah beek) – new ground/renewal. This is a place that invites people in, like Country opening it’s arms
20 May, 2026
Mama Pyj says:
Noisy Minor Park
20 May, 2026
JJ says:
Watts in Box Hill
20 May, 2026
dang says:
Bubup. A direct nod to the history of the site as a former childcare centre, preserving its historical legacy of being a dedicated space for
20 May, 2026
Simon says:
Balam Balam Park meaning butterfly in Woiwurrung language.
Butterfly represents the evolution and changes of life in Box Hill
20 May, 2026
Michelle says:
Binbeal park named after spirit of rainbows.
Binbeal was the son of Bunjil The Creator -Wurundjeri woiwurrung, First Nations
17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Gemstone Gardens - named after a notable resident of Court St
