Have your say on how we play!

We are creating Georges River Council's first Playground and Playspace Strategy. We want to hear from you about what makes a great space to play.

Whether you're a young person who plays at local parks, a parent looking for fun places for your kids, or a carer who supports others, your feedback will help us design the plan that will guide how we manage playgrounds and play spaces across our community.

What is the Playground and Playspace Strategy?

A Playground and Playspace Strategy is a plan that will guide how we manage playgrounds and play spaces across Georges River.

Right now, we manage 118 different playgrounds and play spaces in our local area. These range from small neighbourhood play spots to larger regional parks.

What do we mean by 'play space?'

A play space is any outdoor area designed for play and recreation. Play spaces come in many different forms, but usually include equipment such as slides, swings, climbing frames and monkey bars.

As part of this Strategy, we are planning to categorise all our play spaces into these key themes:

Large play spaces (Regional)

Serve the whole of Georges River and beyond. They have lots of different equipment and activities, and usually have parking, toilets, and other facilities.

Carss Bush Park Playground, Carss Park is an example of a large play space

Medium play spaces (District)

Serve a suburb or group of nearby suburbs. They have a good range of equipment and facilities, and are places where families might spend a couple of hours.

Oleander Reserve Playground, Peakhurst is an example of a medium play space

Small play spaces (Local)

Playgrounds close to homes. They're smaller and usually have basic equipment, but are important gathering spaces for young children and families who live nearby.

The playground in Northcote Reserve, Sans Souci is an example of a small play space

What we're not changing in this Strategy

This Playground and Playspace Strategy focuses on spaces designed specifically for play and recreation. The following are not included in this consultation and strategy:

• Sporting facilities (like tennis courts, basketball courts, or cricket ovals)

• Outdoor fitness stations (gym equipment for adults)

• Tidal baths and aquatic facilities (pools and water attractions)

• Dog parks (dedicated areas for dogs)

• Cycleways (paths designed mainly for bikes)

• School and childcare playspaces (spaces within schools or childcare centres)

• Privately owned playspaces (playspaces on private property)

Why do we need this Strategy?

Our Playground and Playspace Strategy will be a guiding document that shapes future planning and decision-making for the next 10 years.

Some of these spaces are well-loved and well-used. Others need renewal, upgrade or redesign to better meet community needs and modern standards. Our strategy will help us:

✅ Develop play areas that meet community needs

✅ Make smart decisions about where to prioritise and invest

✅ Make sure all children and families can enjoy playgrounds and play spaces

✅ Create welcoming environments for people with disabilities and diverse needs

Consultation on the Playground and Play Space Strategy

During the consultation period, we asked our community to:

📌 Place a pin on our interactive 'Mark your Park' map

💡 Share ideas about playgrounds and play spaces you want to see, or may have seen elsewhere you think would work in our area on our ideas wall

💬 Complete our online survey to unpack playground and play space themes and priorities

📝 Print off and take our Play Space Checklist for you to complete with your family and friends on your next park visit

Consultation is now closed, but if you need to make an enquiry regarding the project, please email our project team by sending information to mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au quoting reference SF25/8640 Playground and Play Space Strategy.

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