Endorsed by Council: March 2021.

Master plan implementation status:

• Dog park construction complete 2024.
• Half court and loop path renewal complete 2024.
• Playground renewal complete 2025.
• Remaining works including toilet, pump track, fitness area and additional landscaping will be delivered thanks to a $1 million Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant from the Victorian Government. The City has committed $1.513 million. Works are expected to be undertaken in 2026. 

Elements

1. Entry Garden

• The corner of Aldershot Road and Paramount Crescent is a logical focus for activity being close to footpath links and a defined parking area.
• This corner of the park will be an entry garden including seating and a shorter path network aimed at use by people with limited mobility.
• A new shelter and barbecue are proposed for this easily accessible area.
• A toilet is proposed within this space. The level of improvements proposed for the park mean that it will require a public toilet to support these increased levels of use.

 2. Improved Path Network

• The sealed path network (replacing the previous gravel paths) links the different parts of the park and provides an opportunity for all-weather walking and exercise. 

3. New Play Space

• Improving the play space was the most commonly requested improvement made during the community engagement undertaken.
• The new play space includes a wide range of elements that will appeal to all age groups.
• The play space has been located closer to the park edge and parking area than the previous play space making it easier to access.
• The play space is integrated with other play and recreation opportunities at the site including grassy kickabout spaces a future cycle/scooter "pump track" and the circuit path.
• Existing half-court was renewed. 

4. Pump Track

• A sealed mounded circuit (or "pump track") suitable for use by wheeled devices including bicycles and scooters is proposed near the play space.
• The track will be designed to allow use by a wide range of users including younger children.

5. Dog Park

• The community engagement undertaken showed that the park is valued as a location for dog walking and exercise and the design supports and encourages this ongoing use.
• A dedicated fenced "dog park" area has been created for dog exercise located away from the play space. 

6. Open Spaces

• One of the things that makes Aldershot Reserve unique is the size of the park. While there is a community desire to get more trees established on the site there is also a desire to retain a sense of space and openness.
• The design includes adding trees near the boundaries to help define the space and trees focused around activity areas. This creates a balance between providing shade and wind break benefits while retaining views through the site and a sense of space.
• The design proposes upgrades to the existing grass surfaces to better allow them to be used for informal recreation activities (kicking balls etc).

7. Fitness Area

• A fitness space will be provided to encourage use of the space for exercise. A range of equipment will be provided so that all abilities and fitness levels are catered for.

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