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Concept Plan ready for detailed design

Following the mostly positive feedback for the playground concept plan to be established in this reserve, the design will be finalised for intended construction in the 2026/2027 financial year.

We had 6 responses and one question for the concept design. while quite positive there were some concerns

  • Loss of open space for passive recreation
  • Desire for a playground shade structure
  • Desire for supporting amenities, such as BBQ facilities and toilets
  • Desire for playground fencing
  • impact to adjacent homes

Play equipment, materials and colour selections have been chosen to maximise play value without being visually obstructive. A loop path, seating, drinking fountain and tree planting are intended for all reserve users to enjoy.

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Concept Plan details

Aerial view of playground showing half coloured blue and half coloured yellow.

What we asked

Background

Council proposed to establish a new playground at McCarron Way Reserve in Croydon Park and sought community input about the kinds of equipment and play experiences our community would like to see included at this space.

McCarron Way Reserve is a relatively new reserve that was established in 2018 as part of a housing development. The reserve functions as a stormwater detention basin to collect run off from surrounding houses and roads and prevent localized flooding.

Within our Active Recreation Plan there was a recommendation to establish a new playground within a new reserve in Croydon Park due to the lower provision of play opportunities in this area. Sufficient open space was identified at McCarron Way Reserve to support a local playground for use by surrounding residents and with a focus on ages 2 to 8 years.

We asked local residents if you support the proposal for a new playground at McCarron Way reserve and if yes, what play equipment and experiences you would like to have at this site.

Feedback on the proposal closed on 15 June 2025.

After significant support for the playground was reported, we developed a concept plan based on the feedback we received.

Feedback on the concept plan was closed on 19 December 2025

Acknowledgement of Country

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield would like to acknowledge that these projects and engagements are taking place on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the continued relationship that Aboriginal people have with Country, culture and beliefs. We further acknowledge the important contributions that Aboriginal people continue to play within our shared community.

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