Have your say on upgrade of Byron Rec Grounds playground

Published on 11 February 2022

The playground at the Byron Bay Memorial Recreation Grounds is being upgraded and Council is inviting feedback on how this public space should be improved.

The community is invited to have a say and complete the online survey by 7 March, 2020.

Council’s Acting Manager Open Space, Malcolm Robertson said Council is allocating $90,000 towards the new playground equipment and facilities.

“The upgrade aims to improve the safety of the equipment and bring a more enjoyable and inclusive playground experience,” Mr Robertson said.  

“This is the only fully fenced playground in central Byron Bay and it’s highly valued by both parents and children of all ages,” he said.

The public space is a key gathering place for a range of recreation activities as it is located near two primary schools and adjacent to sporting grounds. The playground is used frequently by local and visiting sporting clubs and community groups such as Scouts.

“We are considering a number of design options to improve the playground within the designated budget and want to hear from the community about what playground elements and equipment they’d like most,” Mr Robertson said.

“We’re also investigating how we could improve accessibility of this playground for those with lived experience of a disability,” he said.

Design options include a musical and creative play space, a swing, ropes, a wheelchair accessible carousel or a cubby house with a ramp. Other improvements to shade, water bubblers, seating and fencing are also being considered, dependent on adequate funding. Detailed designs will be finalised once community feedback has been considered. The upgrade is estimated to be finalised by June 2022.

People can have their say on how this playground is used and how it can be improved for safer and better play by completing an online survey at: https://www.yoursaybyronshire.com.au/byron-rec-ground-playground

Survey closes 7 March.