Councillors at their recent meeting accepted a $299,917 tender from Terrey Hills based company Proludic for the playground at Riverside Park, Marys Mount.

Stage one of the park, on the northern side of the Wollondilly River, has already been completed. The $2.3 million project features footpaths, three footbridges, gym equipment, solar lighting, dog off-leash areas and tree planting and landscaping. The 18-hectare space also connects up with the Wollondilly River walk via a shared path and has multiple access point.

Housing development has continued apace at Marys Mount, making green space critical, Mayor Bob Kirk previously said.

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Proludic was selected from a field of four tenders for the playground's design and construction. The type of play equipment, its inclusiveness and surfaces were just some considerations.

The design features musical play, pod swings that can be used by all abilities, a wheelchair accessible carousel, 'springer' rides, an adventure tower climb into tree tops and then a slide, nature trails, a kookaburra sculpture and signage teaching children about Australian wildlife.

"This is another lovely park for Goulburn that will open up the area for people on that side of the river," Cr Carol James said.

"I think it's fantastic - a really nice design."

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The council received $821,384 in State funding for Riverside Park under the Stronger Communities fund in 2018. More than $700,000 in developer charges was also allocated to the $2.3m work.

Separately, the state government granted $200,000 towards the playground, which the council matched.

Proludic's selection left $100,000 in the budget.

Deputy Mayor Peter Walker asked whether the balance could be used to fund a toilet block at Roberts Park, which he said was needed. The park adjoins the Wollondilly Riverwalk on the southern side.

"There's no such thing as 'no' in my vocabulary," he said.

"...(Toilets in Roberts Park) would still be servicing the area. There are none there and I'm told by the general manager it's not on the immediate agenda but could be looked at it budgets in coming years."

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He suggested discussions be held with Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman about varying the terms of the 'Everyone Can Play' grant to fund the facility.

But business manager of community facilities, Rob Hughes said the money had to be spent on the playground and would fund shelter and seating.

"Even though you don't accept the word 'no,' the reality is it's a grant under the Department of Industry, Planning and Environment for playgrounds, not toilet facilities," Mr Bennett chipped in.

"...It's an Everyone Can Play grant, not and everyone can wee fund."

Cr Leah Ferrara noted the playground was for all ages and asked whether she could use it too.

'Yes you can," Mr Hughes replied.

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