Thank you for sharing your thoughts
Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback to influence the final design.
You can see more details of this project on our website: McKenzie King Reserve Playspace Renewal
McKenzie King Playspace design plan
Proposed new playspace
We have developed a concept design incorporating the feedback given previously in this project.
The proposal for the playspace includes picnic area with seating, slides, swing set, footpath, softfall rubber, landscaping and partial fencing. There will be improved access with the inclusion of a new concrete access path.
We invited you to provide feedback on the playspace design, which was used to finalise the plans.
Click on the hotspots below to find out more, then share your feedback on this concept design.
Our consultation regarding the proposed concept design and received 13 comments. Some key items include:
- Supporting proposed play equipment
- More fences with gates
- Shelter, Gazebo, Rotunda
- Play equipment for more senior kids (eg. under 12 years)
- Picnic tables with BBQ
- More seating
- Toilet
- Fitness station
After reviewing the feedback, we have further developed a detailed design, which will include the following items:
- Accessible path
- Combination Play unit including slide, climbing and monkey bars
- Set of swings: Nest, 1 flat and 1 high back seats
- Spring Rocker
- Seesaw
- Rubber softfall areas
- Fence along southern boundary
- Native shrubs and groundcover plants
- Informal play space with logs and rocks
- Existing drinking fountain remain
- Exiting picnic table and seat set refurbished
Due to limited construction budget a toilet will not be included.
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 McKenzie King 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, water play, public toilets, shelters and BBQ's along with formal skate and bike activity spaces cannot be accommodated as part of this scope of works.
