Dunningham Park Playground and Picnic upgrade, Cronulla

Consultation has concluded

Consultation open: 19 August to 16 September 2022

We are excited to let you know that Council is planning to upgrade the playground and picnic area at Dunningham Park, Cronulla. We know the playground at Dunningham Park is well used and much loved! Upgrading the area will improve the condition, safety and recreational qualities of the playground and surrounding park area.

The opportunities include:

  • Upgrade of existing play equipment
  • Increase the range of play equipment catering to a wider range of ages
  • Improve the play area, softfall material and overall space
  • Safety improvements within and around the playground
  • Additional seating and picnic tables
  • Improvements to lighting
  • Access improvements to meet all abilities
  • Drainage improvements and landscaping.

The area of Dunningham Park that is planned for upgrade is shown in our location map.

Have your say

To assist Council to prepare plans for the playground and ensure it meets the needs of our community, we are seeking feedback on how you currently use the area and what improvements would be best suited for the playground.

You can provide feedback until 16 September 2022:

  • Online by taking the survey below
  • In writing to Open Space Assets, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499

Next steps

Following community feedback, Council will prepare a final design for the playground and surrounding park area. We will keep the community updated of progress. It is expected that work will start at Dunningham Park in winter 2023.

Consultation open: 19 August to 16 September 2022

We are excited to let you know that Council is planning to upgrade the playground and picnic area at Dunningham Park, Cronulla. We know the playground at Dunningham Park is well used and much loved! Upgrading the area will improve the condition, safety and recreational qualities of the playground and surrounding park area.

The opportunities include:

  • Upgrade of existing play equipment
  • Increase the range of play equipment catering to a wider range of ages
  • Improve the play area, softfall material and overall space
  • Safety improvements within and around the playground
  • Additional seating and picnic tables
  • Improvements to lighting
  • Access improvements to meet all abilities
  • Drainage improvements and landscaping.

The area of Dunningham Park that is planned for upgrade is shown in our location map.

Have your say

To assist Council to prepare plans for the playground and ensure it meets the needs of our community, we are seeking feedback on how you currently use the area and what improvements would be best suited for the playground.

You can provide feedback until 16 September 2022:

  • Online by taking the survey below
  • In writing to Open Space Assets, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499

Next steps

Following community feedback, Council will prepare a final design for the playground and surrounding park area. We will keep the community updated of progress. It is expected that work will start at Dunningham Park in winter 2023.

Consultation has concluded
  • Work starting - Dunningham Park Playground and Picnic upgrade

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    Council is excited to share that work is starting on a new playground and upgraded picnic area at Dunningham Park, Cronulla.

    We consulted with the community about the existing playground at Dunningham Park in August-September 2022. We thank you for your feedback that has helped shape this exciting new play space.

    The work includes:

    • New playground tailored to the Cronulla local environment, featuring a central lifeguard tower with climbing and slides
    • Improved range of play equipment catering to a wider range of ages and suited to all abilities
    • Larger range of swings
    • Softfall material and play area
    • New seating and picnic tables
    • Lighting improvements
    • Landscaping.

    Construction timing

    Work will start from February 2024 and be completed in July 2024 (weather permitting).

    Work hours

    Monday to Friday 7am to 5.30pm, and occasional Saturday work between 8am and 1pm. No work will take place on public holidays.

    During construction there will be increased noise. Some sections of Dunningham Park will be unavailable.

    We will keep you updated as the work progresses and thank you for your patience.

    For more information about the work visit our website go.ssc.nsw.gov.au/dunninghamplayground

  • Consultation results now available!

    Thank you to everyone who participated in this consultation. The consultation results are now available. To view the full report visit the document library or click on the image.