Endorsed by Council: March 2021

Elements

1. Entry Garden

• The corner of Aldershot Road and Paramount Crescent is a logical focus for activity being close to footpath links and a defined parking area.
• This corner of the park will be an entry garden including seating and a shorter path network aimed at use by people with limited mobility.
• A new shelter and barbecue (replacing those existing) are proposed for this easily accessible area.
• A toilet is proposed within this space. The level of improvements proposed for the park mean that it will require a public toilet to support these increased levels of use.

2. Improved Path Network

• A proposed sealed path network (replacing the existing gravel path) links the different parts of the park and provides an opportunity for all-weather walking and exercise.
• A 650m long circuit path with distance markers will provide opportunities for strolling and exercise.

3. New Play Space

• Improving the play space was the most commonly requested improvement made during the community engagement undertaken.
• The new play space proposed will include a wide range of elements that will appeal to all age groups including swings spinners and climbing elements.
• The play space will be located closer to the park edge and parking area than the current play space making it easier to access.
• The play space is integrated with other play and recreation opportunities at the site including grassy kickabout spaces a cycle/scooter ‘pump track’ and a circuit path.
• Existing half-court retained and resurfaced. New netball half court to be added.

4. Pump Track

• A sealed mounded circuit (or ‘pump track’) suitable for use by wheeled devices including bicycles and scooters is proposed near the play space.
• The track will be designed to allow use by a wide range of users including younger children.

5. Dog Park - Detailed Design Underway and Construction Expected to Commence in 2023

• The community engagement undertaken showed that the park is valued as a location for dog walking and exercise and the proposed design supports and encourages this ongoing use.
• A dedicated fenced ‘dog park’ area is proposed for dog exercise located well away from the play space. The defined area includes facilities for dog walkers including a drinking tap/bowl.
• Detailed design of the dog park area is currently underway and construction is expected to commence in 2023. 

6. Open Spaces

• One of the things that makes Aldershot Reserve unique is the size of the park. While there is a community desire to get more trees established on the site there is also a desire to retain a sense of space and openness.
• The proposed design includes adding trees near the boundaries to help define the space and trees focused around activity areas. This creates a balance between providing shade and wind break benefits while retaining views through the site and a sense of space.
• The design proposes upgrades to the existing grass surfaces to better allow them to be used for informal recreation activities (kicking balls etc).

7. Fitness Area

• A fitness space will be provided to encourage use of the space for exercise. A range of equipment will be provided so that all abilities and fitness levels are catered for. 

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