Local Playgrounds

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Playgrounds are categorised through the Coffs Harbour Open Space Strategy, which was developed with extensive community input. Playgrounds are categorised at the levels of: Local, District and Regional. Each categorisation recommends equipment, facilities and amenities in accordance with the expected visitation and usage.

We have completed upgrades and construction to provide three new local playgrounds for children in Nana Glen, Sawtell and Sandy Beach. For further information click on the links on the right-hand column. 

Playground designs were developed with local residents having an opportunity to contribute ideas for play equipment for young children at a new playground at Nana Glen (Len Towells Oval) and for upgrading the playgrounds in Gillibri Crescent, Sawtell and Seacrest Boulevard, Sandy Beach.

Funding

Council allocated a total of $170,000 to upgrade or replace ageing playgrounds at Lowanna and Gillibri Crescent Sawtell, while developer contributions of $70,000 have financed the enhancement of existing facilities at Seacrest Avenue, Sandy Beach.

Council contributed $105,000 and the Australian Government provided $205,000 in grant funds, through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

Local playgrounds generally encourage inclusive play through a range of opportunities, include provision of play equipment for small children, provide a meeting place with shade and seating for families and small groups and enhance neighbourhood amenity.

Concept designs follow the guidelines established by the Coffs Harbour Open Space Strategy 2010 for Local Open Space Classification.

Community consultation summary

Extensive community involvement has guided development of the Open Space Strategy including: 

  • a range of surveys including household, student and schools 
  • liaison with sports clubs and surveys of relevant associations
  • phone surveys
  • stakeholder workshops.

A new Public Realm Strategy is currently being developed to review and update Council's Open Space Strategy and Street Tree Masterplan. The Public Realm is not just green spaces but extends to all external spaces available for public use, such as: streets, forecourts, squares, bicycle and pedestrian links and waterways.


We have completed upgrades and construction to provide three new local playgrounds for children in Nana Glen, Sawtell and Sandy Beach. For further information click on the links on the right-hand column. 

Playground designs were developed with local residents having an opportunity to contribute ideas for play equipment for young children at a new playground at Nana Glen (Len Towells Oval) and for upgrading the playgrounds in Gillibri Crescent, Sawtell and Seacrest Boulevard, Sandy Beach.

Funding

Council allocated a total of $170,000 to upgrade or replace ageing playgrounds at Lowanna and Gillibri Crescent Sawtell, while developer contributions of $70,000 have financed the enhancement of existing facilities at Seacrest Avenue, Sandy Beach.

Council contributed $105,000 and the Australian Government provided $205,000 in grant funds, through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

Local playgrounds generally encourage inclusive play through a range of opportunities, include provision of play equipment for small children, provide a meeting place with shade and seating for families and small groups and enhance neighbourhood amenity.

Concept designs follow the guidelines established by the Coffs Harbour Open Space Strategy 2010 for Local Open Space Classification.

Community consultation summary

Extensive community involvement has guided development of the Open Space Strategy including: 

  • a range of surveys including household, student and schools 
  • liaison with sports clubs and surveys of relevant associations
  • phone surveys
  • stakeholder workshops.

A new Public Realm Strategy is currently being developed to review and update Council's Open Space Strategy and Street Tree Masterplan. The Public Realm is not just green spaces but extends to all external spaces available for public use, such as: streets, forecourts, squares, bicycle and pedestrian links and waterways.


Consultation has concluded

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  • Share Local playground project Gillibri Crescent Why is the proposal only dealing with one of the two open areas in Gillibri Crescent? Lot 13 is not mentioned at all. on Facebook Share Local playground project Gillibri Crescent Why is the proposal only dealing with one of the two open areas in Gillibri Crescent? Lot 13 is not mentioned at all. on Twitter Share Local playground project Gillibri Crescent Why is the proposal only dealing with one of the two open areas in Gillibri Crescent? Lot 13 is not mentioned at all. on Linkedin Email Local playground project Gillibri Crescent Why is the proposal only dealing with one of the two open areas in Gillibri Crescent? Lot 13 is not mentioned at all. link

    Local playground project Gillibri Crescent Why is the proposal only dealing with one of the two open areas in Gillibri Crescent? Lot 13 is not mentioned at all.

    Gillibri asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Gillibri. Thank you for your question. The funding allocation is for the upgrade of the existing playground, as per the Open Space Strategy 2010. There is currently no funding allocation for works at the other reserve in Gillibri Crescent. Council is in the process of reviewing the Open Space Strategy as part of development of a broader Public Realm Strategy, and this draft Strategy will go out to public exhibition for comment this year. During this time the community will be invited to commen and make suggestions for future reserve and park upgrades.

  • Share Can we please get some shade sails at the park in the Seacrest Estate (Double Creek Playground)!!! Kids cannot access between 9-5 during the day because it is far too hot and no shade present. Thank you on Facebook Share Can we please get some shade sails at the park in the Seacrest Estate (Double Creek Playground)!!! Kids cannot access between 9-5 during the day because it is far too hot and no shade present. Thank you on Twitter Share Can we please get some shade sails at the park in the Seacrest Estate (Double Creek Playground)!!! Kids cannot access between 9-5 during the day because it is far too hot and no shade present. Thank you on Linkedin Email Can we please get some shade sails at the park in the Seacrest Estate (Double Creek Playground)!!! Kids cannot access between 9-5 during the day because it is far too hot and no shade present. Thank you link

    Can we please get some shade sails at the park in the Seacrest Estate (Double Creek Playground)!!! Kids cannot access between 9-5 during the day because it is far too hot and no shade present. Thank you

    Jenna asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Jenna, thank you for your question. The budget does not include an allocation for shade sails at Seacrest. The funding is from Developer Contributions, specifically allocated for playground equipment. The area does have a shelter and is naturally shaded.