Council renews play space, improves accessibility in William Ross Park

William Ross Park in the heart of Cleveland is receiving a new lease of life through an upgrade by Redland City Council.

Mayor Karen Williams said the renewal would provide improved facilities to allow people of all ages to enjoy this beautiful community park.

“In planning the upgrade, residents told Council that better connections and improved accessibility were vital,” she said.

“I am delighted that plans show new pathways across and around the park, which will make it a little easier for everyone to enjoy this space.

“Picnic facilities – including seating, a shelter and table and a water bubbler – will encourage visitors to rest for a while.

“Existing trees will be carefully protected and enhanced by additional plantings.”

Division 2 Councillor Peter Mitchell said the renewed play space would better support intergenerational connections within the well-loved community park.

“We are seeing more young families moving into Cleveland and this upgrade will provide a place where children, parents and grandparents can enjoy time together,” he said.

“Plans show a bike skills track with traffic signs, intersections, corrugations, a service station and even a train station with a train track rubber pathway.

“There will also be toddler and primary play units with climbing and slides, a separate higher-skilled climbing unit, a basket swing and spinner toy, and it is wonderful to see that the basketball half-courts will be renewed.

“I am sure the community will be as excited as I am by the improvements to this wonderful park.”

The upgrade is expected to be completed by late March 2022, weather permitting.