Consultation Period: Friday 22 October to Friday 19 November 2021
Council is eager to get feedback from the community about what you want for a new proposed all-abilities playground at Waratah Park Sutherland.
Background
Council is committed to providing a high quality of life for our community and future generations through initiatives such as its Open Space and Play Strategies.
Waratah Park is a 22 ha sports and recreation reserve in Sutherland which includes the leisure centre and basketball stadium. The park is an important sports precinct, environmental corridor and part of the historic link between Sutherland CBD, the train station and the royal national park.
The first stage of the Waratah Park Masterplan is to find out what the community is looking for in an all-abilities playground by surveying parents, carers, children and other stakeholders.
Proposed all-abilities Playground
Please have a look at the feedback form, provide information and rank the play equipment to help Council deliver the best outcome for you and the wider community. Your feedback is important for Council to design the proposed all-abilities playground, in particular:
How Waratah Park is visited or used today.
What kind of play themes our community would like to see.
Which equipment children prefer to use.
Any creative ideas for consideration for the future.
Have your say
Feedback can be submitted:
Online via the form below
In writing to Asset Services, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Further consultation will be carried out with the community as we develop the stages of the Masterplan and any proposed improvements to the area. For more information contact our Asset Services unit on 02 9710 0333.
Consultation Period: Friday 22 October to Friday 19 November 2021
Council is eager to get feedback from the community about what you want for a new proposed all-abilities playground at Waratah Park Sutherland.
Background
Council is committed to providing a high quality of life for our community and future generations through initiatives such as its Open Space and Play Strategies.
Waratah Park is a 22 ha sports and recreation reserve in Sutherland which includes the leisure centre and basketball stadium. The park is an important sports precinct, environmental corridor and part of the historic link between Sutherland CBD, the train station and the royal national park.
The first stage of the Waratah Park Masterplan is to find out what the community is looking for in an all-abilities playground by surveying parents, carers, children and other stakeholders.
Proposed all-abilities Playground
Please have a look at the feedback form, provide information and rank the play equipment to help Council deliver the best outcome for you and the wider community. Your feedback is important for Council to design the proposed all-abilities playground, in particular:
How Waratah Park is visited or used today.
What kind of play themes our community would like to see.
Which equipment children prefer to use.
Any creative ideas for consideration for the future.
Have your say
Feedback can be submitted:
Online via the form below
In writing to Asset Services, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Further consultation will be carried out with the community as we develop the stages of the Masterplan and any proposed improvements to the area. For more information contact our Asset Services unit on 02 9710 0333.
We’re pleased to share that the new all-abilities playground at Waratah Park is now officially open to the public.
This vibrant new play space has been thoughtfully designed in line with Sutherland Shire Council’s Open Space and Play Strategies, ensuring it meets the needs of local families and children of all ages and abilities.
The design was directly shaped by the feedback we received from the community—your input helped guide key features ensuring the space reflects local needs, values and aspirations.
The playground celebrates the unique character of Waratah Park, with a blend of natural materials, accessible play equipment, and creative landscaping that encourages both imaginative and active play. With convenient access from the car park and nearby community bus stops, the facility has been designed to support comfort, accessibility and participation for all members of the community.
Thank you again for your involvement and contribution—and encourage you to visit and enjoy this amazing new space here in the Sutherland Shire.
We’re pleased to share that the new all-abilities playground at Waratah Park is now officially open to the public.
This vibrant new play space has been thoughtfully designed in line with Sutherland Shire Council’s Open Space and Play Strategies, ensuring it meets the needs of local families and children of all ages and abilities.
The design was directly shaped by the feedback we received from the community—your input helped guide key features ensuring the space reflects local needs, values and aspirations.
The playground celebrates the unique character of Waratah Park, with a blend of natural materials, accessible play equipment, and creative landscaping that encourages both imaginative and active play. With convenient access from the car park and nearby community bus stops, the facility has been designed to support comfort, accessibility and participation for all members of the community.
Thank you again for your involvement and contribution—and encourage you to visit and enjoy this amazing new space here in the Sutherland Shire.
All-abilities Playground Waratah Park Sutherland has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions until Friday 19 November.
Student survey - 25 October to 12 November
All-abilities Playground Waratah Park Sutherland has finished this stage
Online survey of Primary School students about preferred play equipment
Under Review
All-abilities Playground Waratah Park Sutherland has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will use this information to finalise the playground design.
Final report & playground design
All-abilities Playground Waratah Park Sutherland has finished this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. Council will finalise the design, purchase the play equipment and advise the community when construction is due to start in 2024.
In Construction
All-abilities Playground Waratah Park Sutherland has finished this stage
Expected Completion:June 2025
Playground open
All-abilities Playground Waratah Park Sutherland is currently at this stage
