Judd Parade Reserve Playground Upgrade, Cheltenham

Project update: This consultation closed on Sunday 23 June 2024.

We’re excited to be planning for the upgraded playground at Judd Parade Reserve in Cheltenham! A draft design has been developed, and we would like to know your thoughts.

The new playground area has been designed to offer an inclusive experience and play environment for all. Highlights of the design include:

Combination unit with monkey bars
Tri-swing set with nest swing and double swing
Accessible spinner
Bike springer
Nature play and timber steppers
New park furniture and footpath
Additional trees for natural shade
New fencing*

*As part of the upgrade, we're proposing to replace the existing mesh fence with a post and rail fence (see below) following ongoing community concern around the space being incorrectly used as an off-leash dog park.

View the draft playground design

Have your say

Share your thoughts on the draft design by completing the online survey below.

You can also make submissions by emailing info@kingston.vic.gov.au or mailing PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194.

This consultation closes on Sunday 23 June 2024.

Designing your playground

In 2023, over 2,500 of our residents had their say about the future of play in Kingston - and it's clear: you love our playgrounds just as much as we do! Through a series of events and workshops, complemented by an interactive online survey and a playground design tool, we connected with a diverse range of our residents - from toddlers to seniors. Community feedback helped shape the Play Your Way Strategy - and our draft design for the upgraded playground at Judd Parade Reserve in Cheltenham!

Judd Parade Reserve is classified as a 'Small Local' play space in Council's endorsed Play Your Way Strategy. 'Small Local' play spaces are our smallest, most commonly provided play spaces in residential areas. They generally have play options for smaller children (0–8 years), located within a 10-minute walk of a residential catchment, and include three to five pieces of play equipment and minimal support amenities. They are intended for short stays and can serve as 'respite' from home. They are often sited on a single or double-house block-sized allotment. As such, the playground design has been developed in response to the 'Small Local' play space classification.