Community consultation

In April 2024, we asked you for feedback on the draft design for the playground to make sure it was on the right track.

How you shared your feedback

  • 42 people participated in an online survey.

  • 4 people attended a drop-in session at the playground.

How you heard about the second stage of consultation

  • We shared the consultation across our Facebook and Instagram accounts.

  • 400 letters were distributed to houses that are located within 250 metres of the playground.

    We directly emailed community members who opted-in for more information about the playground upgrade through Your Say Boroondara.

  • We placed signs around the playground, with a QR code to the consultation page.

    We held a drop-in session at the playground, where community members could come and chat with a council officer about the design.

  • We directly reached out to local schools, kindergartens and childcare centres for their feedback.

  • We promoted the consultation to thousands of community members who subscribe to the Boroondara Libraries newsletter.

  • The consultation featured in the 'have your say' column in the April / May edition of the Boroondara Bulletin.

    The Boroondara Bulletin is our community magazine and contains information on news and events in our city.

    We mentioned the consultation in the April Solway Ward Newsletter.

What you liked in the draft design

Our community told us they were most excited by (in order of popularity):

  • the track glide and monkey bars
  • nature play trail with steppers
  • nature play cubby and shop front
  • junior and senior play unit
  • double swing set.

What you asked us to consider in the final design

During the second round of consultation in April 2024, we received valuable feedback on the draft design.

The key updates you asked us to consider for the final design were:

  • Early years learning opportunities

    "Whatever Council does to update the playground and Food Forest, creating opportunities for children to learn about indigenous culture, sustainability and food during play is a good step."

  • More natural features in the design

    "It feels like the nature play isn't incorporated. It feels like [a] metal playground stuck in the middle of trees.”

  • Different swing options

    “Would be great to have a double swing...an adult seat. and baby seat that swing together."

  • More seating areas

    “More seating options from different perspectives…for carers that need rest breaks (e.g. grandparents, people with illness) while still being able to view and supervise children."

  • Challenging play elements

    "More items on the ground for kids to walk on, jump on or climb on. Pieces of wood, rocks, climbing snake etc.”

  • Creative play activities

    “Levels, different heights in the ground, bridges to cross etc. like you are walking through a magical forest kind of feel.”

Updates to the final design based on community feedback

We’ve listened to your feedback and made updates to several features in the playground design.

You can view these features in more detail on our hotspot map.

Consultation plan

What is not included in the final design

Our community shared some great ideas for the new design, but there are a few things that we can't include.

This is generally because Winton Road Reserve is classified as a ‘local’ playground. This means some features fall out of scope and budget for this playground in our Playground Redevelopment Strategy. Read more about this on our Upgrading Boroondara’s playgrounds page.

The following elements will not be included as part of this playground upgrade:

  • Water and sand play - these elements can be found in District and Regional playgrounds.