We prepared an upgrade to the playspaces at Picnic Point Reserve to provide The Entrance with a district level playspace that captures the needs of our community.

The pre-existing local playspace near the amenities within the reserve was no longer serviceable, which we consolidated into a single, larger play area incorporating the existing rope climbing unit to the north of the reserve. The new playspace was designed and constructed in accordance with the Central Coast Council’s Playspace Strategy and meets current Australian Standards.

We asked the community to complete a short survey for us to better understand the types of users of the park as well as the equipment and infrastructure you would like to see. We provided example suggestions for the types of infrastructure that could be included in the park, including:

• A new accessible path connecting the playspace with the existing skatepark
• Shade structures over the play areas
• Concrete or sandstone edging for the playspace surrounds
• Additional garbage bin slabs

The playspace will also have ‘Full Accessibility Play’ for a minimum of 40% of equipment. The types of equipment may include:

• Combination swing set for junior and standard abilities
• Separate large nest swing
• Play units with slides aimed at 5yrs – 10yrs
• A low level play unit with slide aimed at 0yrs – 4yrs
• Imaginative play equipment: boat and pelican themed spring/spin toys

The playspace has been designed based on community feedback and will include traditional play equipment including:

• swing sets
• slides
• a multi-level climbing structure
• obstacle course
• flying fox
• a junior climbing unit

There will be shade and the playspace will be fully fenced.

It will incorporate the existing rope climbing unit and be conveniently located adjacent to the skate park.

Your feedback has now come to life in this inclusive design that meets the needs of both local families and visitors alike. We can't wait to hear what everyone thinks!

We recognise our community is diverse and is made up many varied and wonderful individuals from various paths of life. To acknowledge and embrace that uniqueness, we are driven to provide a playspace upgrade that is representative of this. As a result, we encourage you to give your feedback to enable us to identify our users and plan for the future.

You were invited to submit your feedback between Friday 21 June and Monday 22 July 2024.

View the Engagement Summary to learn more about the feedback we received.

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