Glenwood Playground

No the War Memorial will not be affected in any way – the design of the playground has taken the location of the War Memorial into consideration and will not impede access or impact it in any way. The start of the playground is approximately 15m from the memorial. Vegetation has also been added to the design to provide a small barrier from the playground to the memorial.

The playground will cater for toddlers to 12/13 years of age.

After completing the Glenwood Community Space Master Plan this year, Council considered the community’s priorities, one of which was a new playground. The playground then was considered during the 2024/2025 budget process and was allocated funding for this financial year to be designed and built by the end of June 2025.

Upon the completion of the current community engagement process, Council will consider community feedback and make a decision regarding the final design on the playground. A tender process will be conducted later this year with construction to occur in the first 6 months of 2025 and be completed by the end of the financial year.

Yes there will be a shade and seating area as well as the sandstone wall which will be designed to double as extra seating if needed.

The play surface will be sand under the play elements.

Council has drafted three playground designs from the Glenwood Community’s feedback last year. Council is now inviting the community to provide their feedback on the designs and potential elements & features for the new playground.

• Design 1 – Two Play Areas – Senior Area (7-12 years) and Junior Area (Under 6 years) - Towers, Swings, etc – in age appropriate areas
• Design 2 – One Play Area - Multipurpose Half Court and Large Play Tower
• Design 3 – One Play Area – Zip line and Large Play Tower

Under current Australian standards for playgrounds, fencing is not required and only included when extremely necessary. Additionally, any money spent on fencing  for the Glenwood Playground would be subtracted from the overall budget which would mean less money for playground equipment and amenities.

Play Australia and local government authorities generally do not support the provision of fencing around playgrounds, as fences can separate children from adults within a play area – i.e parents relax and can be less attentive which can increase the risk of injury. Fencing - can also inhibit open space play and restrict learning, development and play opportunitities.

Council believes in designing exciting play spaces that promote cohesive use by children and their families, with no barriers to seperation or supervision, unless neccessary.

Yes! As part of this consultation process children, families and the Glenwood Community can have a say on the elements to be included in the design.

However, the elements shown in the designs and on the project page are indicative only – they are a proposed style of element/ equipment. The final pieces may be different depending on avaliability and where the items are courced from under tender arrangements. Additionally, final elements will be decided after the most popular Draft Design.

In January 2024 Council endorsed the Glenwood Community Space Master Plan. At this meeting Council resolved to undertake further consultation with families, youth and family based community groups in relation to more detailed concept planning of the playground.