Lorraine Taylor Reserve playground update

About the project

Council is upgrading the playground at Lorraine Taylor Reserve, previously known as Athena Avenue Reserve. This playspace is categorised as a local playground. Local playgrounds generally cater for residents within walking distance and are not designed to attract users from much further afield. They are the most common category of playgrounds within the Council and usually do not include facilities such as toilets as they are intended for shorter stays.

Our goal 

Community consultation was undertaken to inform the design of the local playground in mid 2022. This consultation resulted in a variety of differing opinions on what should be included in the upgrade. Council's aim is to deliver an inclusive play space design based on this feedback. 

The concept design for this local park includes:

  • play equipment catering for a range of age groups and abilities;
  • an accessible circuit path;
  • rubber/ mulch softfall;
  • nature-based play features;
  • associated landscaping works;
  • formal and informal seating options;
  • accessible drinking fountain and bin. 

View the concept design(PDF, 2MB)

What's next

The Tender process has closed and will be reported to Council in the December OMC with works likely to progress in February 2025.

Contact

For further information please contact Council's Landscape Architect, Chu Chu by email or 9424 0000.