Planning is beginning on the creation and upgrade of two exciting district playspaces
District level playspaces promote healthy living and active lifestyles by continuing to provide a large recreational facility for the local and wider community.
We’re pleased to announce that we are upgrading the existing playspace located at Illoura Reserve, Davistown - and creating a brand new playspace at Tuggerawong!
Have your say
By completing the survey for either Illoura or Tuggerawong (or both if you like) you can help us ensure each playspace is the best possible space for our community!
You are invited to complete the survey between 4 September and 2 October 2024.
We will do our best to incorporate your feedback. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions pending conditions from Heritage NSW for Illoura Reserve.
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What is the difference between a local playspace and a district playspace?
Council has developed a hierarchy of playspace types guided by local and state guidelines for open space so that there is a fair distribution and a variety of destination areas for short and extended visits.
The hierarchy consists of:
1. Regional playspaces – These are currently the largest of Council’s suite of playspaces which attract and serve people across the whole region and outside areas. They typically have the greatest capacity and variety of equipment and aim to improve inclusion, activation, and social engagement across all ages, abilities and cultural groups. Visitors are encouraged to stay for longer than two hours as they incorporate a wide array of complimentary facilities including shelters, tables, barbecues, car parking and associated activities such as half-courts, skate areas and bike paths. Examples include Saltwater Creek Park Long Jetty, Peninsula Recreation Precinct Umina, and Canton Beach Community Park for the visually impaired.
2. District playspaces - are medium size playspaces which provide for the Social Plan District but may also serve the region with play equipment catering to multiple age groups. They are accessible by bicycle, car, bus and are co-located with other facilities such as parking, toilets, shared paths or sports facilities to maximize use and are fully inclusive. Examples are Sohier Park, Ourimbah, Empire Bay Tennis.
3. Local playspaces - These make up 80% of our playspaces located within local parks and typically have the least play equipment. They are intended to provide for the local community and are within walking distance generally at a 500m radius.
Why am I being asked how I use the existing space?
Council is running community consultation to determine current and future users of the playspaces and their preferences for the type of playspace and inclusions they would like to see for each district playspace project.
This will help Council design the overall playspace and select the best fit equipment for the community who will be using it.
How will my response be used to inform the design of the new playspace?
The results of the survey will help Council understand the user groups and their needs when it comes to the new playspaces. This will allow council to select the most appropriate equipment and layout for the playspaces to ensure the community get the best end result.
How can I have my say?
You can click on the individual tabs to find a link to the survey for each playspace and contribute your feedback.