Leagues Club Park Upgrade – Share Your Voice
Central Coast Council is excited to announce the redevelopment of the ‘tidal terrace’ area in Gosford Leagues Club Park.
Upgrades to the park have already been completed, including replacing mulch with softball, installing shade sails, and adding concrete pathways both into and around the play area. The park has also seen the addition of inclusive play equipment, including an omni spinner, a sway fun glider, sensory and game play panels and a wobble bouncer.
We have had great feedback for this location with the current adventure playground that features a rocket slide and more.
Central Coast Council is consulting with several community groups on this transformation, including with our local Aboriginal community, the Darkinjung People.
The result will be a destination playspace and adventure playground that’s accessible for all kids with sensory play and for our neurodiverse community members.
Have your say
We are asking for your input to help shape the design of this space. Your input will help us to create a design which embraces our diverse community by identifying our users and planning for the future.
We encourage you to fill out this survey.
You are invited to submit your feedback between 23 September and 21 October 2024.
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The Tidal Terrace park has been closed for more than 95% of the time since its opening due to poor water quality. With Federal Government funding and additional support from Council, we are transforming it into a destination-level play space that is safe, fun, and accessible to all ages and abilities. The new design will incorporate community feedback to ensure it better meets the needs of locals and visitors alike.
Central Coast Council is actively seeking input from the local community to inform the early design stages of the upgrade. This includes opportunities for public feedback through surveys, community meetings, and online submissions. The Darkinjung People, local Aboriginal community leaders, are also integral to the consultation process.
The original Tidal Terrace was developed by the NSW Government as part of the Gosford Leagues Club Field redevelopment. Unfortunately, the water quality issues prevented the park from being usable for long periods, leading to the decision to demolish and redevelop the site. Council is now leading the new development in partnership with the Federal Government.
Yes. The Council is working closely with Darkinjung to ensure that Aboriginal culture is respectfully integrated into the design.
The new Tidal Terrace park will be transformed into a destination-level play space with modern, accessible equipment and design features. It will include at least two water play elements, five accessible play items, concrete pathways, park furniture, and cultural elements. The aim is to create a fun and inclusive environment that appeals to children of all abilities.
Only the tidal terrace pool will be demolished as part of the redevelopment.
While the demolition and redevelopment will involve temporary closures and construction, the final result will provide a greatly enhanced park for all to enjoy.
The project is funded by a $1.65 million grant from the Federal Government, with up to $200,000 contributed by Central Coast Council.
The park will feature a variety of play equipment suitable for children of different ages and abilities, including sensory play items for neurodiverse children. Specific equipment details will be shaped by community input, but a minimum of five accessible play items and two water play elements are guaranteed.
Early 2027.
Council is committed to ensuring that the redevelopment minimises environmental impact. Sustainable practices will be employed where possible, and the design will consider ecological preservation and enhancement of the park’s natural surroundings.