Play Space Strategy adopted by Council

All feedback has been reviewed and compiled into an engagement summary report which was presented to Council's Strategic & Corporate Committee on Monday 17 July 2023 along with a number of recommended amendments to the draft Play Space Strategy. The list of recommended amendments can be viewed on page 252 of the meeting agenda. You can also read the meeting minutes.

A report was then taken to Council on Monday 24 July 2023 where Council adopted the recommended amendments. Read the meeting agenda and minutes.

Project background

Play is an important part of growing up and we think play spaces in Woollahra should be fit for everyone.

That's why we've developed a new Draft Play Space Strategy to make sure our playgrounds are safe, accessible and age-appropriate for both today's children, their families and carers, as well as for future generations.

This draft strategy has been written using community wisdom and it:

• Provides an overview of current play space distribution in Woollahra and identifies where there are gaps
• Shares the results of community consultation - what's important in a playground to you, and what areas of concern are currently not being met
• Outlines an action plan for the next 10-15 years. High priority actions include:
  • Delivering a landscape masterplan for Bellevue Park
  • Look to incorporate non-traditional play elements or sculptures within Epping Reserve and Lough Playing Fields
  • Investigate opportunities for additional equipment in Spring Street, PaddingtonDraft Plans of Management, Recreation Strategy and Play Space Strategy.

We have also created a video presentation summarising the new

Have your say

We surveyed the community and held two pop-up sessions to understand the community's perspectives before creating this draft strategy. We'd now like to know if you think we got it right. We invite you to comment on the draft via the short form below before Monday 3 April 2023.

Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback to date for helping to make sure our playspaces continue to be community places where people of all ages come together, interact and enjoy the outdoors.

Playspaces in Woollahra

• Bellevue Park
• Cambridge Street Reserve
• Christison Park multi sports and fitness stations
• Cooper Park
• Cooper Park North
• Elms Reserve
• Foster Park
• Gugara Park (formerly known as Dillon Street Reserve)
• Harbourview Park
• Holdsworth Street Playground
• James Cook Reserve (Cook's Paddock)
• Lyne Park
• Parsley Bay Reserve Playground
• Plumb Reserve
• Thornton Reserve
• Robertson Park
• Rose Bay Park
• Rushcutters Bay Park
• Samuel Park
• Soudan Street Playground
• Spring Street Playground
• Steyne Park
• Trumper Park
• Union Street Playground
• Yarranabbe Park

Attend a pop-up session to find out more about the strategies and speak to us about your ideas.

• Wednesday March 1, 4.30pm to 6pm at Christison Park (adjacent the multi-sports courts and fitness equipment in the North East Corner).
• Thursday March 2, 4.30pm to 6pm at Lyne Park (adjacent the playground).
• Saturday March 4, 9.30am to 11am at Lyne Park (adjacent the playground).
• Wednesday March 8, 4.30pm to 6pm at Trumper Park (at the Glenmore Rd and Hampden St intersection of Trumper Oval).
• Thursday March 9, 7.30am to 9am at Christison Park (adjacent the multi-sports courts and fitness equipment in the North East Corner).
• Thursday March 9, 4.30pm to 6pm at Rushcutters Bay Park (opposite the playground).
• Saturday March 11, 9.30am to 11am at Rushcutters Bay Park (opposite the playground).
• Wednesday 29 March, 4.30pm to 6pm at Steyne Park (adjacent the rotunda).

In the case of wet weather, these events will be rescheduled. Please refer to this page for pop-up session rescheduling

Submissions closed on 3 April 2023.