Construction is complete and the new playground is open! Read 'Project Updates' below to see the latest.

You vote, we build

Woollahra Council is upgrading the playground at Cook's Paddock and we want YOU to select the design!

Located on Victoria Street, Paddington, Cook's Paddock is a small but well-loved playspace. In recent times, the community has told us that it is in need of some extra attention to make it a place that kids will enjoy for many years to come.

To give the playground a refresh, we've engaged three playground architects to design a new play space that can be delivered within a budget of $50,000, while retaining the existing swing set.

We are now putting all three designs up to a popular vote, giving the community a chance to choose their favourite. The design with the most votes at survey close on Wednesday 10 February 2021 will become the chosen option, with construction estimated to commence in mid-2021.

Previous playground at Cooks Paddock

To see the full concept designs and list of features, download the documents at the right hand side of this page (click on the link that says See the 3 complete playground designs here). If the files don't open automatically check your downloads folder and you should find them there.

If you have any questions about the project please contact Council's Open Space and Recreation Planner, whose contact details are in the Who's Listening tab at the right hand side of this page.

Option A

Key material: Cypress timber

Features: Curved slide, scramble net, abacus panel, access stairs, play truck, balancing steps, spinner

Option B

Key material: Softwood fibre and thermosetting resin

Features: Slide, incline climbing wall, access stairs, pachinko play panel, balancing steps

Option C

Key material: High density polyethylene

Features: slide, climbing net, access stairs, shopfront, spring rocker

People's Choice Vote: Cooks Paddock Playground.

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.