Fred Ball Park
Share your ideas for the new play space design.
Let's play
We are investing in play spaces across the City.
Check out the latest play spaces that have opened around the City, they have been very popular! Make sure you get around to visit them all.
New locations
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Recently finished
We thank you for sharing your ideas and feedback about play spaces in the City.
Retiring equipment
Planning open spaces
Recently, Council invested in developing an updated Open Space and Recreation Needs Study and Strategy, that has looked at the open spaces across the City. The study has reviewed what open spaces we have and provides actions on how we can improve these spaces to best meet the needs of a growing population. You can read more about the actions that specifically relate to play spaces (Open Space and Recreation Strategy, Direction 1: Shape open spaces to encourage public recreation and relaxation).
Managing play spaces
We know from community feedback that play spaces are highly valued, it is a priority to provide a variety of safe and inclusive play opportunities across the City. Over the past few years, we have been working with the community to deliver improved play spaces, like McDonald Park, Albion Park. In some cases, improving play spaces has meant that equipment is permanently retired.
Each year play spaces with equipment are independently audited. The audit includes an inspection of equipment that is evaluated against Australian Standards. The audit identifies any maintenance and decommissioning required. In addition to the independent audits, Council staff also inspect and carry out maintenance on play equipment throughout the year.
Retiring play equipment
These audits have identified three smaller play facilities that have reached the end of their life cycle and as such their deteriorated state requires their full removal.
Last year (May 2020) , the equipment at these three play spaces was removed.
- Marsh Place, Albion Park (swing set and slippery dip).
- Fuller Park, Shellharbour (swing set).
- Centenary Park (119 Tongarra Road) , Albion Park (swing set).
Past feedback
Here are some of the responses shared about 'What is the most important thing to see in playground'.
What would you like to see in a playground?
If your feedback relates to a specific location, please tell us.
CLOSED. The visioning activity has now concluded. Click to see all the submitted ideas.
18 September, 2019
Kayla says:
“Fenced parks for children with not just special need but also children who tend to explore More this will eliminate the extra stress ”
16 September, 2019
Luana Castro says:
“Gated parks where parents and grandparents can relax as the children play”
14 September, 2019
Chrissi says:
“An all inclusive, fenced play area. ”
14 September, 2019
Tory says:
“an all inclusive fenced in plsygro u nd please ”
14 September, 2019
Melody says:
“An all-inclusive, fenced play area. Thank you.”
13 September, 2019
Aye coquibus says:
“Fenced park ”
13 September, 2019
Debbie. says:
“All inclusive fenced area. equipment for children with special needs.”
13 September, 2019
Ros says:
“I would like an inclusive, fenced area Thank you”
13 September, 2019
Mon says:
“An all inclusive fenced in play area :) ”
13 September, 2019
Alyssa says:
“Reddall Reserve (windang st) an all inclusive play space that is fenced to minimise dangers for all children including with special needs”
13 September, 2019
Alyssa says:
“Reddall Reserve (windang st) an all inclusive play space that is fenced to minimise dangers for all children including with special needs”
11 September, 2019
zus says:
“At the Skiway park an.upgrade similar to Dawes pk which is inclusive of a few age groups would b lovely.”
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29 November, 2018
Dan says:
“Dawes Park , leave place to play soccer etc, More shade areas, fix tennis court, stop motorbikes. ”
16 November, 2018
Julie says:
“For Dawes Park, something similar to Little Park would be great. Need more shade areas and replace the cover over the BBQ that was removed.”
14 November, 2018
Dani says:
“Mood park and frasers reserve will benefit from removing the bark and replacing it with the soft fall rubber. Water stations and flying fox ”
14 November, 2018
Emma says:
“Playground areas must be partly or fully shaded so they can be used in summer. ”
12 November, 2018
Miga says:
“Mow the grass more often at shearwater drive park. Replace woodchip with softplay. Empty bin more regularly and maintain equipment. ”
12 November, 2018
Miga says:
“Mow the grass more often at shearwater drive park. Replace woodchip with softplay. Empty bin more regularly and maintain equipment. ”
12 November, 2018
Supercarlo says:
“Fosters Park Flinders needs a complete overhaul.Equipment very old(at least 19 years old).Replace bark chips with soft fall surface. ”
12 November, 2018
Jackie says:
“Secure fencing, picnic tables, seating and shade. Natural elements are nice too. Keep the trees, build around them.”
12 November, 2018
Gemma says:
“Rubber flooring, shade sails, toilets and seating areas close by. More inclusive play grounds for children with a disability. ”
12 November, 2018
Sarah says:
“Shade sails, fences, toilet blocks and tables and chairs are essential for any good play area. Small cafe is a bonus! ”
12 November, 2018
Pamela says:
“In all play areas they need sun protection on equipment much healthier for everyone.”
12 November, 2018
Chad says:
“Would just like to see the same amount of money spent on the new park at shellharbour on these new parks. Especially Reddall ”
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