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This local playground is not large enough to consider items such as a flying fox, trampoline or water play.
- New playground equipment including accessible playing equipment
- Better connection between the play tower area and swing area with elements like paving, picnic setting, low steppers or balancing equipment to enhance play
- New rubber softfall surfacing
- New bin and relocating to a better position
- New bubbler and relocating to a better position
- Replacement of the bollards with low-fence or non-timber bollards
- Repairing the concrete path in and through the playground
- Replacement of three seats with backrests and armrests
The existing playground primarily features skill-based play equipment, and is designed for preschool and junior-aged children (0-12 years).
Play equipment includes:
- Two platform towers with Lego-style canopies
- 1.2m plastic wavy slide accessed via stepladder with handrails.
- Timber arched bridge with metal handrails
- Chain bridge
- Hoop climber
- Tube climber
- Log roll
- Monkey bars with hand loops.
- Wheel panel
- Panel counters
- Naughts and crosses panel
A double swing, including:
- Toddler seat
- Standard strap seat
Other park furniture and infrastructure include:
- Three seats with no armrests
- Rubber safety surface
- Bin
- Bubbler
- Concrete access path
- Garden beds
- Pine bollards fence
- Signage
Each year a selection of playgrounds are included in Council’s annual Playground Replacement Program. Playgrounds are selected and identified from an annual playground safety audit report, informed by regular safety inspections of all playgrounds across City of Parramatta. A condition rating is calculated for each playground, which determines its priority within the Replacement Program. You can find further details on which playgrounds are due for an upgrade at: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/recreation/our-parks/park-upgrades
When replacing and upgrading playgrounds Council aims to improve accessibility where possible focusing on elements which have been considered alongside the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play framework and principles. These elements include providing accessible equipment, surfaces, seating with armrests and access to playgrounds via pathways. To find out more and what playgrounds already have these elements please visit Council’s website by clicking the below links.
All feedback received during the consultation will be carefully reviewed and considered when designing the new playground and selecting new play equipment.
Council will assess the number of requests for particular types of play equipment, identify common themes and concerns raised by the community, and consider these alongside factors such as site constraints, budget, safety requirements, accessibility, maintenance needs, and the overall project scope. This helps ensure the final design balances the needs of different age groups, users, and members of the community.
While it may not be possible to incorporate every individual suggestion, sharing your ideas is important. Community feedback plays a key role in shaping the design and helps Council understand which features are most valued by the community, so these can be incorporated wherever possible.
If you would like to learn more about how Council uses community feedback to inform decisions, please visit the New to Participate page.
