What's happening

The existing playground and outdoor gym equipment at Leopold Conrad Reserve had reached the end of its usual asset lifespan and was ready for replacement. The current play equipment has a focus on ages 3 to 12 years, and we have maintained this focus for the replacement playground.

We allocated a budget of $430,000 in the 2024–25 Annual Business Plan to upgrade the playground, rubber softfall, fitness equipment and fence. We used this money to install new fitness equipment and play equipment, including (but not limited to) a swing, a slide and climbing equipment.

Please view the images of the completed playground and outdoor fitness equipment below. The designs for the space were selected based on the equipment our community preference during community engagement. Construction of the playground and outdoor fitness equipment has now been completed and the reserve upgrades are ready for our community to enjoy.

Reserve upgrades

Playground features:

  • Senior play unit with tunnel slide and various climbing equipment
  • Junior play unit with stairs, slides and various play panels
  • Swing set with junior, senior, basket and unity (parent and child seat) swings
  • Four-way group rocker
  • Jitterbug two-way rocker
  • Rectangle in-ground trampoline
  • Spaceship springer

Outdoor fitness equipment:

  • Leg press
  • Chin up bars
  • Cycle seat
  • Wobble board
  • Butterfly press
  • Shoulder press
  • Push up bars
  • Step up

Engagement

What we asked

We know it is essential to include sliding, climbing and swinging within the new playground. We asked our community to share what fourth element of play equipment you would like to have at this reserve and what outdoor fitness equipment you are most interested in using.

How we asked

What we heard

What fourth element of play equipment would you like to have at the reserve?

This question was optional. Not all respondents chose to provide a preference.

What outdoor fitness equipment would you like to have at the reserve?

This question was optional and respondents could choose their top two preferences.

Key comments and themes:

  • Requests for a basketball court and/or sports goals - our Active Recreation Plan looks at adding addition recreation elements at Leopold Conrad Reserve within the next 5 years.
  • Requests for shade over playground
  • Requests for a toilet at the reserve
  • Support for and requests for toddler focused play equipment
  • Requests for additional seating
  • Comments stating the importance of having a fence at this playground due to the number of dogs that are also exercised at this reserve.