Stage 1 - Engage - Results

Overall the City of Perth received 36 Survey responses for this stage of community consultation.

Summary Results

• 50% of playground users are aged between 3 and 5. Followed by 44% aged between 6 and 10.
• 44% of respondents preferred a mixed playground style that include elements of nature based, traditional and artful play opportunities
• 75% of respondents said the most important play experience for the upgrade was 'climbing'
• 66% of respondents said the most important play experience for the upgrade was 'swinging'
• 58% of respondents said the most important play experience for the upgrade was 'sliding'
• Majority of users love the rubber softfall surfacing beneath playground equipment
• Majority of users loved the shade both natural and artificial
• Most users felt the current playground catered to a variety of age groups

Specific Community comments and themes in response

• Concerns around antisocial behavior
• Several respondents indicated a preference for traditional swings over basket swing
• Most respondents thought a public toilet was needed
• Several respondents indicated a desire for retention of existing shade sails and trees or an increase shade
• Several respondents were concerned about the temperature of steel slides in summer periods
• During the drop in session, several users requested monkey bars

Next steps

1. A design and construct request for the new playground will been released through the WALGA Vendor panel. Community feedback will be shared as part of the request [DONE]
2. The City of Perth will then review the submissions received and decide on a concept design that meets the needs as determined by the survey [DONE]
3. The City will share the design with other organisations and seek their feedback. At this stage the design may be tweaked. Please review the F&Q tab to learn more [DONE]
4. The new playground will be installed

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