What we heard - how your feedback was used to shape our new design
20 September 2022
Back in March 2022 we asked the community what they wanted to see in the renewed playground, receiving 227 survey responses on Your Say and speaking to many families during pop-ups in Lyne Park. We heard overwhelming support for the playground's proposed upgrade, and clear priorities for new play features and supporting elements.
Below is a summary of the feedback received and how it was used in the concept plan developed. We are pleased to be able to include many of the features most desired by the community!
Q1. Play activities for children and young people – how much does each option appeal to you?
Doesn't appeal (%) |
Neutral (%) |
Appeals to me (%) |
Design response in draft concept plan |
|
Playing with sand |
26 |
27 |
47 |
New accessible sand play area proposed |
Playing with water |
12 |
17 |
71 |
New zero-depth water play with pump, trough and runnels proposed |
Climbing |
2 |
5 |
93 |
New Imaginative climbing and sliding "Flying Boat" and "Ship" proposed |
Flying Fox |
5 |
13 |
82 |
New double flying fox proposed |
Jumping trampoline |
10 |
13 |
77 |
New accessible bouncing mat proposed |
Hanging off bars |
8 |
25 |
67 |
New monkey bars in nature play area proposed |
Swinging |
3 |
6 |
91 |
New 4 bay swing with 7 types of swings proposed |
Sliding |
1 |
6 |
93 |
New Imaginative climbing and sliding "Flying Boat" and "Ship" proposed |
Balancing |
5 |
14 |
81 |
New graduated balancing logs proposed (for 3 ability levels) |
Rocking |
12 |
35 |
53 |
New individual and multi-person rocker with back and foot supports proposed |
Spinning |
21 |
34 |
45 |
New combo spinner/rocker and accessible group spinner proposed |
Musical play activities |
14 |
24 |
62 |
New sensory path with musical play elements proposed |
Exercise equipment |
25 |
32 |
43 |
New rehabilitative activity hub activities proposed |
Riding bike track |
5 |
13 |
82 |
New bike and scooter track within fenced area for learners proposed |
Learning about nature |
7 |
23 |
70 |
New nature play elements areas provide nature learning experiences |
Sustainability |
12 |
31 |
57 |
Proposed play items responsibly sourced for environmental sustainability |
Imaginative play |
7 |
16 |
77 |
New formal and informal imaginative play areas proposed |
Unstructured games |
11 |
32 |
57 |
Extensive nature play zones provides great opportunity for unstructured play |
Defined area < 6 yrs |
12 |
25 |
63 |
Yes provided for in adjoining central parents/carer hub |
Defined area 6 <12 yrs |
9 |
30 |
61 |
Yes provided for in new adjoining activity trail zone |
Defined area youth |
30 |
25 |
45 |
Yes provided for in new adjoining activity trail zone |
Q2. How important are the following supportive features to you?
Doesn't appeal (%) |
Neutral (%) |
Appeals (%) |
Essential (%) |
Design response in draft concept plan |
|
Toilets |
2 |
9 |
41 |
48 |
Accessible Family and ambulant toilets (subject to funding) |
Accessible toilets |
6 |
49 |
27 |
19 |
Accessible Family and ambulant toilets (subject to funding) |
Baby change room |
11 |
53 |
24 |
12 |
Accessible Family and ambulant toilets (subject to funding) |
Water bubblers |
7 |
19 |
40 |
34 |
Drinking fountains proposed at both activity entrances |
Picnic tables |
2 |
20 |
57 |
21 |
New and increased numbers picnic tables provided |
Benches/seating |
1 |
8 |
43 |
48 |
New and increased numbers benches and seating provided |
Shade structure |
1 |
3 |
15 |
81 |
Existing shade structure will be maintained and re-furbished |
Shelter from elements |
2 |
10 |
50 |
38 |
Shade and shelter provided to most picnic table settings |
Garbage bins |
0 |
9 |
32 |
59 |
Existing garbage bins maintained |
Walking trails |
6 |
35 |
46 |
12 |
New walking track loops for small children provided |
Bike tracks |
4 |
23 |
58 |
15 |
New bike and scooter track loops for small children provided |
Bike racks |
16 |
52 |
24 |
9 |
New bike racks provided at main and southern entry points |
Parking |
4 |
12 |
31 |
53 |
Access to existing parking area improved - direct all weather path |
Accessible parking |
10 |
47 |
18 |
25 |
Three existing parking spaces changed to two accessible spaces |
Signage |
10 |
56 |
21 |
12 |
New way finding and educational signage proposed |
Q3. Would you like to see nature and water play elements included (e.g. stone boulders, timber logs and water play features)?
Yes (%) |
No (%) |
Other (%) |
Design response in draft concept plan |
93 |
5.7 |
1.3 |
Both nature and water play items are included in new design |
Q4. Would you like to see the flying fox facility increase to two zip lines instead of one?
Yes (%) |
No (%) |
Other (%) |
Design response in draft concept plan |
76 |
24 |
n/a |
Proposed fying fox facility has been doubled to two zip lines |
Q5. Would you support an increased playground area to include the long grassed mound (to the south of the playground entry gate, as a looped bicycle/scooter learning trail for children?)
Yes (%) |
No (%) |
Other (%) |
Design response in draft concept plan |
91.5 |
8.5 |
n/a |
New bike and scooter facility and intergenerational exercise trail |
Q6. The playground may have an overall theme - Which theme appeals most to you?
Rose Bay International Airport |
Harbour themes |
Indigenous heritage |
Other |
Design response in draft concept plan |
42.7 |
38.2 |
16 |
3.1 |
Customised Flying Boat climbing and sliding structure |
