With the help of local artist Rachel Doller, the previously installed timber poles were given a paint job by the Year 5 and 6 students of the school.
On Monday, May 1, the community artwork was officially launched.
Ms Doller said it was a rewarding experience to work with the students.
“I gave the kids a template to fill in with their favourite patterns and colours, things they thought showed fun, joy and the experience of being in the park,” she said.
“They did some really beautiful designs and I came down and sketched out the ideas on the poles and the kids came down one morning and we all painted them together.”
The project was partially funded by Greater Shepparton City Council’s Social Recovery Grant and Community Arts Grant, with further developments on the way.
Mooroopna Community Planning Group member Michelle Patterson was happy to have another aspect of the park completed.
“A community member approached council because they wanted something to happen in this area and that’s where the initial park happened before the painting of the poles,” she said.
“For me that’s true community engagement between your council and your community, which is the way it really should be.”
That community member was Michelle Childs, who has actively petitioned for improvements to Stevens Crescent Park for years.
“I had to fight for years to get something here,” she said.
“I went and painted the rocks nears the poles here because I’ve waited four years for them to get the kids over from the school to paint those poles and it’s added some more colour to the park.
“But there’s more to be done — we definitely need more swings and slides and even a fort with shade.”
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