Play Space Strategy

Council’s new Play Space Strategy was adopted at the August 2023 Council Meeting. You can view the Play Space Strategy here or the report to Council here (see page 163). 

The strategy outlined the need for an additional 27 play spaces are needed by 2031 in Randwick City due to population increases. Council will explore upgrading and building new play spaces in Coogee, Clovelly, Kensington, Kingsford, Maroubra and Randwick to meet forecast demands.

New play spaces are also being developed in Kensington and Kingsford along Anzac Parade as part of the K2K masterplan DCP.

Council will also look into building more half and full outdoor basketball courts across Randwick City. Council will audit the existing basketball courts, create a listing of available courts on its website, explore installing additional courts in each Ward and ensure existing courts have appropriate line markings.

We need your input to tell us what makes a great play space and where you think we need to build new play spaces!

As part of our Open Space and Recreation Strategy, Randwick Council is developing a Play Space Strategy. This strategy will direct the types of play spaces we build and where we build them. 

In Randwick City, more than half of all homes are apartments which makes access to public open spaces and high-quality play experiences increasingly important. 

Play is important for children’s physical, cognitive and social development. Play spaces allow children to explore, create, imagine, interact and reflect. Great play spaces enable children of all ages to take calculated risks, interact with others and be physically active. They’re also great for parents and carers, helping to form friendships and build communities.

Spaces for teens:

We are especially keen to hear from young people 13 years and older to find out how we can create safe spaces where they can be outdoors, have fun and meet friends. 

HAVE YOUR SAY:

• Use our ideas board to tell us what make a great play space
• Use our map to share where you think we need new play spaces for all ages
• Send your comments using the subject line "Play space strategy" to the General Manager by email council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or mail to 30 Frances Street, Randwick NSW 2031.

Why do we need a play space strategy?
The Randwick City Open Space and Recreation Needs Study 2020 found that our residents want more exciting and adventurous play spaces for children of all ages and abilities. Maintaining play equipment, increasing shaded areas, providing water bubblers and toilets are also a priority to allow families to stay longer. 

Randwick Council has 59 playgrounds across the City. A play space strategy will help us allocate funding for new inclusive play spaces and upgrade existing play spaces over the next 10 years to meet the needs of our community. 

Consultation period: 15 May to 5pm, 26 June 2023 (extended).