Find out about the playgrounds in Bayside which we have recently upgraded and the ones we're looking for feedback on to make them more accessible, safe and fun.
Our playspace upgrades are guided by the Playground Improvement Plan. This outlines a plan to upgrade all 61 playgrounds around the municipality.
The new designs are developed in conjunction with feedback from Bayside's Playground Testers, users and local residents.
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In 2015 Council endorsed the Playground Improvement Plan. This outlines a plan to upgrade all 61 playgrounds around the municipality.
The Plan to upgrade all 61 playgrounds will not be completed by 2025, this is due to projects being paused during COVID and the escalating construction costs.
A review of the Playground Improvement Plan will take place this year (FY24-25) where we will look at the remaining playgrounds still to be upgraded and priorities them and their construction timing through the reviewed program over the next 5 years. We have currently completed 40 playground upgrades.
Each playground will have an allocated budget that takes into account location, size, accessibility, facilities and proximity to other playgrounds in the neighbourhood. In Bayside, there's plenty of variety and options for play within a short walk, ride, drive or public transport trip
Community feedback helps us to develop the designs and get them ready to build.
The next playgrounds we are getting ready to build in 2024/25 are:
The playground at Elsternwick Park South (North playground) will be completed in Oct 2024.
We will also be looking for feedback on a playground design at Cheltenham Recreational Reserve.
Timeline item 1 - complete
Call for Playground Testers
Timeline item 2 - complete
Playground Testers provide input into concept plans
Timeline item 3 - complete
Develop concept plans
Timeline item 4 - complete
Seek wider community feedback on concept plans
Timeline item 5 - active
Detailed design of playgrounds
Timeline item 6 - active
Find playground builders
Timeline item 7 - active
Build playgrounds
The playground will feature more climbing opportunities and include:
We received feedback as part of the community engagement for the Ferns Street Children's Centre in 2019.
The new playground will include:
The new play equipment will be brightly coloured and include:
All these newly upgraded playgrounds are now open!
Sandringham
Highett
Brighton East
Sandringham
Beaumaris
Hampton East
Sandringham
Black Rock
Brighton
Brighton East
Brighton
To make a submission or enquiry about a playground, please get in touch via the following methods:
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Read how we conducted engagement for the previous playground designs 20/21
Contact us
Bayside City Council, 76 Royal Avenue
PO Box 27, Sandringham VIC 3191
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