Project update

In 2024, we consulted with the local community on an upgrade to the playspace at Queens Parade Reserve in Ashwood.

We asked what you would like to see in this new playspace and incorporated some of these ideas into an exciting draft concept design, which we then sought feedback on.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback.

Read the Feedback Summary Report

Next steps

The community's responses will be used to help inform the final design.

Funding for the construction will be considered by Council as part of the 2025/26 annual budget process. We will update this page in mid-2025 with the decision, and local residents will receive a letter closer to construction if funding is approved.

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Queens Parade Reserve draft concept plan

Download a PDF of the draft concept plan from the document library or click the icons in the concept plan below to see the playspace and associated elements.

Queens Parade Reserve draft plan

Please note that images of play elements are indicative rather than a precise specification. Some proposed play elements may change subject to budget.

Proposed elements

  • Play unit with monkey bars, shop front and interactive panels
  • Triple swing set with nest swing
  • 3m-high climbing net
  • Multi-user rocker
  • Spinner
  • Jumping jacks/platforms
  • Coloured concrete steppers
  • Interactive concrete sculpture with interpretive signage.

Design guidelines

Queens Parade Reserve playspace is classified as 'local', which means it caters for residents within 500 metres and is guided by the following:

  • Combination of 5 to 8 items of play equipment for younger age groups up to primary school age
  • Equipment designs that offer a high level of play opportunity are preferred over aesthetic theming
  • Value adding, e.g. logs than can be used as garden edging, casual seating and for balance play
  • It should complement play provision in nearby playspaces
  • Nature-based play typically includes rocks, logs and plantings (sand and water are limited to regional- or district-level playspaces due to high maintenance levels)
  • Facilitate opportunities for social interaction
  • Inclusive designs and wheelchair accessible path system
  • Something that contributes to a unique local identity (See Playspace Design Principles and Considerations).

See an example of a local-level playspace.