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We are excited to be delivering a new pocket park to Croydon thanks to former resident Betty Bell. Betty Bell bequeathed her home 'Balmoral' to former Ashfield Council with the intention that Council 'Maintain the land as an open space reserve.'
The existing structure on the site has been demolished and our vision for the space is to:
Create an inclusive community space that celebrates the site's history
Design for informal passive recreation and rest areas
Include accessible and interactive nature areas for children to play and exploreContinue reading
We are excited to be delivering a new pocket park to Croydon thanks to former resident Betty Bell. Betty Bell bequeathed her home 'Balmoral' to former Ashfield Council with the intention that Council 'Maintain the land as an open space reserve.'
The existing structure on the site has been demolished and our vision for the space is to:
Create an inclusive community space that celebrates the site's history
Design for informal passive recreation and rest areas
Include accessible and interactive nature areas for children to play and explore at an informal level
Design for safe and sustainable long-term maintenance
Respond to requirements of the broader community users of the park
Retain onsite plantings, where possible, to celebrate Betty Bell's commitment to gardening and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Key Park elements
We are looking at re-purposing and reinterpreting some of the salvaged materials from the site. Some of the things that we are considering for the park include:
Park furniture including seats and a picnic table
Bubbler
Informal play area (this could include natural elements like logs or an interactive sculpture)
Paths
Plant and tree planting
Shade and shelter
Public art and the representation of the former house using salvaged elements.
Have your say
We would love to hear your thoughts on landscaping, interpretation of site history and informal play. We also welcome any other comments or memories that you'd like to share.