For a playground to be deemed ‘Play Level 1’ it should be a play space that includes high quality, diverse, unique and accessible play features. These spaces may also include supporting facilities such as BBQ and toilet amenities.

For further information on the different play levels and inclusion please refer to Council’s Playgrounds and Play Spaces Strategic Plan.

Destination play spaces are those located in prominent open spaces that service people across and beyond the City of Canterbury Bankstown.

An accessible play space conforms to accessibility standards. That means, the play space is designed in a way that includes play equipment, play area surfaces and other supporting facilities to enable users of all abilities to enjoy and play.

An inclusive play space considers the needs of as many users as possible. The aim of an inclusive play space is to provide a place where users feel welcomed, comfortable and free to challenge themselves to their own ability. This is achieved by removing barriers/obstacles that prevent people of all ages, abilities (both mental and physical) and cultural backgrounds from playing.

Council is committed to developing a play space that has accessible play options and is inclusive for users of all ages and abilities. This will be achieved by ensuring the site is designed to be easy to access for a range of different users and that it includes different play elements that support a range of abilities.

Rubber soft fall, all-abilities play equipment, accessible furniture and pathways have all been considered and included (where appropriate) to allow for equitable access.

Being adjacent to a river, flood risk has been considered in the development of this project. Internal studies have been conducted and used to inform the placement of the play space and the materials used for play equipment and ground treatment. Once constructed, the play space will be monitored and site maintenance and adjustments undertaken as required.

We have undertaken a process to assess and shortlist sites across the Local Government Area (LGA). Following this a feasibility study was conducted on three sites and at present the preferred location is the former market garden site at Deepwater Park (corner of Henry Lawson Drive and Maxwell Avenue). We are currently completing the final environmental studies and site surveys required to ensure we can progress with construction. After we have some more clarity on the site we will communicate more broadly with the community.