We received mostly positive feedback on the playground concept design in late 2025, some concerns were also expressed relating to

• Loss of open space
• desire for additional amenities such as shade structures, fencing, BBQ facilities and toilets
• potential impact to adjacent homes

Your feedback will support the finalising of the design for intended construction in the 2026/2027 financial year.

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.

We 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 localised 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