Kokoda Memorial Park playground upgrade

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Consultation has concluded.

The new playground was officially opened on 27 November 2021. Thank you to all who contributed to this consultation and helped us create a new playground!

View the final design for the playground here and read the concept plan consultation outcomes here. Learn more about the project here.

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground at Kokoda Memorial Park, Kensington.

In mid-2019, we asked the community to tell us how the new playground should be designed. More than 40 playgrounds were designed by local kids aged 1 to 11 years old, some with a little help from mum and dad.

What we heard:
Parents and children want a playground for all ages, where big kids and little kids can jump, swing, climb and slide. We listened and are proposing bigger swings, and rope play with monkey bars for the big kids, as well as a toddler swing, seesaw, and a new boat for imaginative play for the little ones. The playground will also feature a wheelchair accessible carousel and sound sensory play equipment.

You can read the stage 1 consultation outcomes in our Summary Report or view the full Community Consultation Report.

View the concept plan and have your say!

You can share your thoughts on the concept plan by:

Official Consultation period: 15 January to 11 February 2021.

The new playground was officially opened on 27 November 2021. Thank you to all who contributed to this consultation and helped us create a new playground!

View the final design for the playground here and read the concept plan consultation outcomes here. Learn more about the project here.

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground at Kokoda Memorial Park, Kensington.

In mid-2019, we asked the community to tell us how the new playground should be designed. More than 40 playgrounds were designed by local kids aged 1 to 11 years old, some with a little help from mum and dad.

What we heard:
Parents and children want a playground for all ages, where big kids and little kids can jump, swing, climb and slide. We listened and are proposing bigger swings, and rope play with monkey bars for the big kids, as well as a toddler swing, seesaw, and a new boat for imaginative play for the little ones. The playground will also feature a wheelchair accessible carousel and sound sensory play equipment.

You can read the stage 1 consultation outcomes in our Summary Report or view the full Community Consultation Report.

View the concept plan and have your say!

You can share your thoughts on the concept plan by:

Official Consultation period: 15 January to 11 February 2021.

Consultation has concluded.

  • Stage 1 consultation

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    This tired, but much loved park is getting a little spruce up! Randwick City Council is planning to upgrade the playground at Kokoda Memorial Park, Ascot Street Kensington.

    The upgrade will include new soft fall, a new fence and plantings. But most importantly, it will include new play equipment.

    We would love to hear from the little (and big!) people of Randwick City to help us create a fun and interactive playground.

    To have your say

    • Join us at the playground for a free coffee and a chat on Wednesday 19 June, 3.30-4.30pm or Saturday 22 June, 9.30-10.30am to tell us how we can make the playground better for your family
    • Play Landscape Architect for the day and use our Budget Allocator(External link) to design a playground that doesn't break the bank
    • Use our ideas board to throw out a great idea
    • Send your comments headed "Kokoda Park Playground Upgrade" by email to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au
    • Post your comments headed "Kokoda Park Playground Upgrade" to the General Manager, Randwick City Council, 30 Frances Street, Randwick NSW 2031.

    Consultation period: 31 May - 12 July 2019 (extended).

    What happens next?

    Your feedback will help us develop concept plans for the playground upgrade which will be on public exhibition mid-2020.