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What we heard - Upgrading Our Playgrounds

21 December 2023

Between 23 October to 21 November 2023, we sought your feedback on upgrading five of our playgrounds:

  • Kensington Road Playground, Summer Hill
  • Maundrell Park Playground, Petersham
  • Lambert Park Playground, Leichhardt
  • War Memorial Park, Leichhardt
  • Wangal Nura Park, Leichhardt


  • Kensington Road Playground

    The top three play experiences were:

    1. Sliding
    2. Swing
    3. Multi-play unit


    You said that you liked the quietness and wanted more trees and landscaping.

  • Maundrell Park Playground

    The top three play experiences were:

    1. Multi-play unit
    2. Swing
    3. Nature based play


    You said that you liked the open grass and wanted more tables and seating.

  • Lambert Park Playground

    The top three play experiences were:

    1. Climbing
    2. Multi-play unit
    3. Swing/Sliding/Sensory Play


    You said that you liked the location to home and that the exisitng equipment was in need of an upgrade.

  • War Memorial Park Playground

    The top three play experiences were:

    1. Multi-play unit
    2. Climbing
    3. Nature based play


    You said that you liked the shade from the trees and wanted more seating.

  • Wangal Nura Park Playground

    The top three play experiences were:

    1. Multi-play unit
    2. Swing
    3. Sliding


    You said that you liked that the park is fenced and that you wanted more shade.

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What happens next?

Where possible key themes identified in the engagement will be incorporated into the upgrades. Concept plans will be made available for viewing in early 2024 and everyone who provided feedback will be notified.

Construction is scheduled to commence in late February and finish in June 2024.