Yarra Ranges Council will be developing a draft concept design for a renewed playspace at Kemp Reserve, Mt Evelyn and we would like your feedback before we begin.
This reserve is situated at corner of Kemp and Newton Avenues, Mt Evelyn View Map
The aim of this survey is to understand how you currently use the space and how you would like to see the space developed to create a valued place for the community.
The existing playspace has been identified in the Playspace Plan 2019-2029 for renewal at the local level, which does not include any large infrastructure such as shelters, toilets and barbeques.
Would you prefer something different?
As there is a new District-level playspace being constructed 600m away, Morrison Reserve Playspace which will include toilets, drinking fountains, picnic spaces and great new equipment featuring a flying fox, we are interested to hear your thoughts on creating a different type of playspace at Kemp Reserve.
Would you/your family prefer us to create a nature based playspace?
Once the feedback from the survey has been collected, Council will work with a team of consultants to develop a draft concept design which will then be advertised to the community during the second consultation phase for further feedback.
As part of this consultation stage, we will also be seeking feedback from local stakeholders including;
- Mt Evelyn Township Group,
- Mt Evelyn History Group
- Mt Evelyn Community House
Other local playspaces currently seeking feedback Mt Evelyn Recreation Reserve, Tramway Road Mt Evelyn
Click on the link at the top of the page to stay updated on this project.
Council uses the word playspace, instead of playground because it covers more than the equipment. It reflects the wide range of users, age groups and experiences of the community in the space.
This survey is looking for your feedback on how to improve this playspace for the future. If you need to report damaged or missing playspace equipment or any other playspace issues/concerns about other playspaces in Yarra Ranges, please Report an issue with a playspace Yarra Ranges Council.
The existing playspace will be renewed in line with the recommendations within the Playspace Plan 2019-2029. As this is a local-level playspace, large infrastructure such as water play, public toilets, shelters and BBQ's along with formal skate and bike activity spaces cannot be accommodated in the scope of these works.
Nature play is an emerging trend in playspace design recognising the physical, social, cognitive and creative benefits of people’s contact with nature. These playspaces include natural elements (e.g. rocks, logs and plants) and provide materials that have no ‘fixed purpose’ (e.g. branches). Children in these spaces adapt them to suit their scenarios and games rather than being limited by the design. Natural areas in an outdoor playspace can include: • a range of plants to encourage play and touch through climbing, seed pods, branches and bark • elements for cubby house construction • small pits of pebbles, gravel, and smooth river rocks • natural environments that encourage birds, butterflies and other insects • logs and rocks for climbing and balance
