Canberrans are invited to provide feedback on the draft design for a new playground in the inner north.

The new playground will be built in the area next to Canberra Technology Park, which was selected for its open green space, distance to the Phillip Avenue light rail stop, future Garden City Cycle Route and the Watson shops.

It will also complement the local neighbourhood park being constructed along Aspinall Street as part of the Section 76 development.

The draft design has been shaped by earlier community feedback with a range of features including:

1. playground equipment including swinging, climbing, agility and group play elements
2. open grass area
3. two multi-use courts – one full size and one half-size for a range of activities such as tennis, basketball, handball, and hopscotch
4. amenities including shelter, power, accessible seating, barbecue, drinking fountains and bins
5. accessible toilets with baby change facilities
6. concrete paths, on-street parking spaces, bike parking and two accessible parking spaces.

The design also includes elements to reflect the playground’s inner north surroundings taking inspiration from Mount Majura Nature Reserve and its native Glossy Black-Cockatoo, which have influenced the colours of the playground.

Approximately 90 new trees will be planted as part of the build and existing trees around the perimeter of the playground will also be kept.

Feedback can be provided via the YourSay Conversations website and is open until 25 October 2023: yoursayconversations.act.gov.au

Construction on the new playground is expected to begin next year.

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