Residents are invited to have their say as the City of Greater Geelong renew nine playgrounds across the region.
The City currently manages and maintains 380 public play spaces, along with an additional 62 supervised early childhood centre-based play spaces, giving all children somewhere to run, swing, slide and climb.
In line with the City’s Play Strategy, the process will see the renewal of eight Local playgrounds and one District playground.
A Local playground is the smallest play space located close to homes, while a District playground offers a wider range of play opportunities and features amenities such as toilets and shelters.
Playground renewal involves replacing current equipment, installing a seat and planting trees for shade, while the surface around the play equipment will remain as soft fall or playground safe tan bark.
The playgrounds involved in the renewal process this year include:
- Barwon Valley Fun Park - (climbing sphere replacement only)
- Breamlea Recreational Reserve - District Playground
- Francis Street Reserve - Local Playground
- Gwyther Reserve - Local Playground
- Lubeck Reserve - Local Playground
- Malbec Loop Reserve - Local Playground
- Malcolm Reserve - Local Playground
- Moolap Reserve - Local Playground
- Pevensey Park - (fort replacement only)
Residents can contribute to the conversation online now.
Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan
I welcome the renewal of the playgrounds as it's an important step in providing for the recreational needs of children in the community.
We understand the importance of providing playgrounds that are easily accessible to neigbouring residents, giving children an environment that is both fun and challenging.
At the same time, we need to ensure that the equipment is safe for use, free from defects and meets current Australian standards.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken
I encourage residents to contribute to the conversation by completing the short survey.
It’s vitally important that we make appropriate play opportunities and spaces available to the growing number of children in our community.
I urge residents to have their say on this playground renewal process by identifying the areas they use and answering a few simple questions to help the City understand how it can best meet community needs.