Project update

Thank you for your feedback on Stage 2 - draft concept design for Glendale Reserve playground. The design was well received by the community and they felt it targeted their needs.

A number of community members requested shade in the playground. We will be planting a number of tree surrounding the play space to provide natural shade to the area.

Construction of Glendale Reserve playground is scheduled to be completed by May 2024.

We look forward to delivering this play space for the local community.

Community engagement

From August - September 2023, we consulted with community and received great community feedback for the renewal of Glebndale Reserve playground.

33 people provided feedback through an online survey and emails directly to the Open Space Planning Team. Thank you for your comments and suggestions about the space.

From the design options provided, a rope climbing feature and a basket swing were the most popular and has been incorporated into the design.

View the final concept design to see how your feedback was incorporated.

Some important points:

• Nature play and Natural Colours: We have included natural elements where possible and designed the playground to suit the bushland setting.
• Tree Planting: Tree planting will be included as part of the playground replacement to provide more natural shade to the space.
• Basketball Court: We received a number of requests to improve the basketball court. A new backboard and refreshed line marking will be included in the upgrade.

We will provide a play space with a new and improved area to meet the needs of the local community.

The new playground will include:

• A new playground unit
• Seating
• Swings
• Basketball court (retained from previous space)

As part of the improvement works for Glendale Reserve playground, we have undertaken a detailed site analysis. The site analysis helps us determine the opportunities and constraints for the project and helps the Open Space and Planning team develop a concept that aligns with the project budget, the playground classifications, Public Open Space Plan 2016-2031 and Council initiatives to provide Local Play Networks and Play Diversity (see definitions below).

The outcome has highlighted that the playground design will be constrained by ...

Key considerations for Glendale Reserve playground are:

• Play experience and diversity - considering nature play elements and diversity of play.
• Connectivity - improving the location and layout of the picnic tables and seating so that it provides better connection to the playground.
• Seating and functionality - provide better seating and a path connecting the basketball court to the playground.
• Landscaping and shade - providing additional trees for increased shade.

Our intention is to provide a play space with a new and improved area to meet the needs of the local community.

Glendale Reserve is a medium reserve located in Eltham North. The reserve contains a playground and has a bushland feel with wonderful natural features throughout.

This parks is classified as a neighbourhood play spaces as outlined in playground classifications of our Public Open Space Plan 2016-2031. The reserve is central to Brixton Avenue, Pymm Avenue, Dale Avenue and Riversdale Avenue and can be accessed from all four streets

Parks classified as neighbourhood play spaces are usually medium to substantial sized playgrounds, catering for a range of age groups and abilities.

The playground is well used by local families and is now scheduled for renewal. We are excited to continue to provide a high-quality playground experience at Glendale Reserve and would like your help to re-imagine the park for current and future users.

1. Play Networks: where there are several pocket or local playgrounds located within walking distance of each other, Council will endeavour to create a local play network by strengthening connection between playgrounds.
2. Play Diversity: Council will work towards providing a complete range of play experiences in each precinct. When designing, upgrading or replacing playgrounds, we will give consideration to the types of play experiences already available in the neighbourhood and include play experiences currently not available locally.